Brisbane City Council’s plan to cut Lime scooter numbers down to 500 has sparked concerns from the people who collect and recharge Lime scooters each night.

Known as “Juicer’s”, the e-scooter collectors said the reduction of Lime scooters will hurt those working in the gig economy.

The council will also trial the introduction of a rival e-scooter company mid-year, a decision which has been criticised by companies who have not been included in the proposed trial.