Lime says it is committed to working with RBKC to prevent the need for further enforcement.
In a statement, it said: “We recognise that mis-parked bikes are a challenge across the industry, largely due to e-bike parking not keeping pace with growing demand from riders. Since January, we’ve helped fund over 1,100 new e-bike parking bays across London, bringing the total number of bays we’ve helped create to more than 3,400.
“Riders must also submit an end-trip photo, with those parking obstructively receiving warnings, fines, or bans for repeat offences. We also expanded our on-street team earlier this year to remove mis-parked bikes and ease congestion in busy areas.”
Voi says it is “collaborating with boroughs and organisations like London Sight Loss Councils to deliver a service that works for riders and non-riders alike.
“Although Voi operates close to 20% of the e-bike fleet permitted by Kensington and Chelsea, fewer than 1% of e-bikes seized in the borough to date are Voi e-bikes.”
Alex Berwin, head of policy at Forest, says the company takes “our responsibility to Kensington and Chelsea residents seriously… and we’re investing heavily in better parking technology, in-app guidance and rider education to support good behaviour.
“A consistent, pan-London approach would make a huge difference, and we’re ready to work closely with boroughs and the mayor to help make London the best cycling city in the world.”