Auckland suspends Lime e-scooters as accident claims rise
Auckland | February 22, 2019
An increasing number of accidents involving Lime e-scooters, which has consequently caused a sharp rise in claims figures, has prompted officials in both Auckland and Dunedin to halt the company’s service. The New Zealand Herald reported that Auckland Council officials have suspended Lime scooters’ license temporarily and warned the company to rectify a safety defect or risk permanently losing access to the city. In South Island, Dunedin followed Auckland’s lead and withdrew Lime e-scooters on Friday.