Brisbane to cut number of Lime scooters and introduce rival company

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.