Lime

News
FreightWaves StaffThursday, May 7, 2020
Today’s Pickup: US factories in limbo as Mexican production plants remain shut
U.S. factories face issues with sourcing from Mexico; Permian basin output to decrease in May; Lime raises funding from Uber.
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Technology
FreightWaves StaffThursday, March 19, 2020
Micromobility’s impact on the future of urban transit
The micromobility segment has arisen as an alternative transit option across major cities, and companies in the segment will need to be tactical in their…
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WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
FreightWaves StaffSaturday, January 11, 2020
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WTT?!? weekend wrap: AB5 update, Lime scales back, mad insurance rates, pricing power, more [with video]
Happy top of the weekend! Thanks for making us a part of the backhaul of your week, and boy do we have some news for…
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Startups
FreightWaves StaffFriday, January 10, 2020
Lime shutting down in 12 markets over profitability concerns
E-scooter startup Lime is stopping operations in a dozen cities across the world and laying off 14% of its workforce.
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Last Mile
Corrie WhiteMonday, September 23, 2019
Lime reaches 100 million rides, pulls car-sharing from Seattle
Lime’s shift away from car-sharing allows the company to transition into Seattle’s first electric-scooter-share pilot.
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Last Mile
Corrie WhiteWednesday, August 28, 2019
Electric scooters scrutinized for environmental impact
A new study finds that e-scooters’ environmental footprint surpasses that of the transportation they are positioned to replace.
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Last Mile
Corrie WhiteFriday, August 23, 2019
Lime scoots into Texas – new operations center in San Antonio
Lime moves ahead with the backing of venture capital and hopes that car-reliant metropolitan areas like San Antonio will embrace a cleaner, more communal way…
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News
Linda Baker, Senior Environment and Technology ReporterMonday, July 15, 2019
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Is E-Scooter market headed for a crash?
Consumer enthusiasm and sky-high valuations disguise a bevy of industry challenges.
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News
FreightWaves StaffSaturday, February 16, 2019
Uber’s robust growth makes up for losses, as company gears up for IPO this year
Uber announced its fourth quarter earnings yesterday, with the results showing its market dominance in the cab-hailing segment and its extensive investment across different niche…
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News
FreightWaves StaffMonday, January 14, 2019
Lime is facing an issue with its electric scooters – again
Off late, electric scooter company Lime has been in the news for the wrong reasons. Batteries burning up, bike vandalism, fragile bikes breaking down, and…
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