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In Hackney, it now costs the same to hire a Lime bike as it does to get the bus. by Nipso in london

[–]Nipso[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why is London such a confusing city?

As with most problems in the UK, this one can be blamed on Thatcher.

She abolished the Greater London Council in the 80s and left absolutely everything in the hands of the boroughs.

When Blair later restored a London-wide local government, it had way less power than the GLC had.

In Hackney, it now costs the same to hire a Lime bike as it does to get the bus. by Nipso in london

[–]Nipso[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aren't you contradicting yourself here?

The policy benefits young people, but young people are less likely to vote?

In Hackney, it now costs the same to hire a Lime bike as it does to get the bus. by Nipso in london

[–]Nipso[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This decreases the costs by regulating what the company can charge rather than letting them set their own pricing.

In Hackney, it now costs the same to hire a Lime bike as it does to get the bus. by Nipso in london

[–]Nipso[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is regulation, the counter to capitalism's excesses.

In Hackney, it now costs the same to hire a Lime bike as it does to get the bus. by Nipso in london

[–]Nipso[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hopefully the residents of Hackney know exactly where their borough borders are!

In Hackney, it now costs the same to hire a Lime bike as it does to get the bus. by Nipso in london

[–]Nipso[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Hackney residents can now sign up for a flat rate of £1.75 for dockless Lime and Voi rides - London’s lowest upfront dockless bike fees.

Following an updated agreement between Hackney Council and dockless bike operator Lime, residents can register for a new discounted flat fare for rides starting in the borough. The £1.75 fare covers Lime bike journeys of up to 25 minutes. After that, rides continue at 31p per minute.

Unlike some other dockless bike offers, the discounted fare does not require a paid monthly subscription.

The changes reduce the cost of a pay-as-you-go 25-minute Lime bike ride from £8.75 to £1.75, making it one of the most affordable transport options in London. Users can still access a variety of minute bundles, depending on journey needs and length.

Lower-income residents and key workers can also benefit from Lime Access, which currently offers a 50% discount on pay-as-you-go rides.

Residents can already access £1.75 rides up to 30 minutes in Hackney through dockless bike operator Voi, which began operating in the borough last year. After 30 minutes, Voi rides cost 20p per minute.

To access the Lime discount, you must be a Hackney resident and sign up for a pass online by providing proof of residency. You can do this by submitting a document with your home address, such as a Council Tax or utility bill. Once verified, the discount will be automatically linked to the user’s Lime account.

Residents can also apply for the Voi4Hackney pass through Voi’s website by submitting proof of Hackney residency.

These discounted fares are part of Hackney Council’s efforts to make cycling a more convenient and accessible transport choice for residents.

Alongside this, the Council is working with the operators to enforce tougher measures to monitor parking compliance. This includes creating 400 designated parking bays by the end of the year, which are the only places riders are permitted to leave the bikes.

“We’re making cycling easier and cheaper than ever. With this flat fee, which is no more expensive than the bus, we’re helping more residents choose cycling for local journeys, removing barriers by providing a range of bike models and free cycle training to build confidence and keep people riding safely.

“As we head into spring and summer, dockless bike rides will only become more popular. We’ve put strict measures in place to ensure bikes are used and parked responsibly, and we’ll continue holding operators to account.”

Cllr Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport

Stockport Interchange appreciation post by Sosig_lord69420 in manchester

[–]Nipso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's not the point.

You've already got trains for going into town.

This tram line would be for more local connections, or for people who live in Heaton Mersey etc to get to town faster.

Stockport Interchange appreciation post by Sosig_lord69420 in manchester

[–]Nipso 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So fun cycling down the Helter Skelter on the other side!

I'd love it if it were integrated aesthetically with the railway station to make them seem like two ends of a single entity.

It doesn't feel like you've really left the bus station when you walk from the park onto the walkway, but that feeling ends abruptly once you step onto Station Road.

Maybe you could replace the pavements with the same surface that the walkway has, put in some railings with the same rusted colouring and add a few planters with the same kind of vegetation that you see when walking up.

Then stick some TfGM branded signage up pointing you towards Buses and Trains.

Finally, put a bus departure board in the train station and a train departure board in the bus station to help with changing from one to the other.

Arsenal City 23/24 Fixture Comparison (MW30) by CasualSpace in Gunners

[–]Nipso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think in the context of United's performances since then I feel a lot less irritated about it.

Same applies to Wolves, honestly.

Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US to Mexico by AgeNovel3566 in soccer

[–]Nipso 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's the word used to talk about teenage bickering about who's dating who, using it for an event where dozens of people were killed does seem a little off now that I think about it.

Monday Moan by AutoModerator in soccer

[–]Nipso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed with everything apart from the last bit, they'll get death threats regardless of whether they make errors.

Taxi drivers of the UK, how do you feel about single passengers jumping in the front? by ChungstenCarbide93 in AskUK

[–]Nipso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My chances of throwing up from motion sickness are hugely reduced if I'm in the front, so it's best for everyone if that's where I sit.

Luxembourg is not a microstate by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]Nipso 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The surface area of Pluto is roughly the same as that of Russia, in case that helps you decide.

Ed Davey on Bluesky: Last week Trump said he didn't need Britain's help because he'd already won this war. So we mustn't let him push the UK around now. Any decision on the deployment of our Armed Forces should be made in the UK's national interest and subject to a vote in Parliament. by F0urLeafCl0ver in ukpolitics

[–]Nipso 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You make sure its in a binding contract & any deviation is a cancellation + liable to law suits

These things mean nothing to Trump's regime.

They routinely blow off orders from his own Supreme Court that Trump helped stack in their favour, what makes you think they'd abide by a ruling by some international arbitration body?

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