A Lincoln bike share scheme is set to switch up a gear as councillors look to find a new operator, suggesting e-bikes could be used.
They agreed to go out to tender on a much improved scheme including better access, expanding to surrounding villages such as Branston, Washingborough and Nettleham, more advanced technology, improvements to the bike itself and better data.Chris Miller, LCC’s head of environment, also confirmed the authority was looking into how to make difficult areas of traversal such as Steep Hill easier, including the potential for e-bikes.
“We did a little bit of market testing and that demonstrates there’s plenty of new technology out there and opportunities that exist for a newer modern line and fleet of bikes which will hopefully counter some of the problems that people have had with the existing fleet.” The scheme would be subsidised by the council, offering a £1 per rental subsidy capped between £25-35,000 in order to minimise the risk of LCC having to “fund an unlimited amount of money”.
Definitely needed for students who have to travel at the moment!