E-bikes
Electric bikes are a great way to encourage more people in Yarra to use our extensive network of on-road and off-road bike routes.
Electric bikes (e-bikes) are an increasingly popular mode of transport globally. E-bikes can make it easier for people to travel longer distances, carry heavier loads and can support people later in life to continue to cycle.
Like all bike riders. E-bike riders must:
comply with Victorian road rules
wear helmets at all times
respect other road users
We encourage all people on bikes, including e-bikes, to use the extensive network of on-road and off-road bike routes throughout the municipality. Check out the Yarra Travelsmart map [ PDF, 11.13 MB] .
E‑bike Share Scheme Tender
Following a Council resolution on 16 December 2025, Yarra City Council has commenced the procurement process for a permanent e‑bike share scheme.
The tender will be open for four weeks, from 14 March 2026 to 10 April 2026.
For more information about the procurement process, visit Council Tenders.
E-bike share scheme
To support more people to try e-bikes in Yarra, we joined the City of Melbourne and City of Port Phillip to trial a dock-less e-bike share scheme in 2020 with industry partner - Lime.
Lime continues to operated the e-bike share scheme across the City of Yarra, City of Melbourne, City of Port Phillip and City of Stonnington.
Learn more by viewing the scheme's Memorandum of Understanding [ PDF, 277.09 KB] .
If you have any issues, email Lime at [email protected] or phone 1800 861 305.
Ongoing e-bike issues
We are also actively addressing e-bike concerns across Yarra.
However, if you encounter persistent issues like unremoved reported e-bikes or inappropriate parking, you can escalate your concerns to Council directly.
Our Officers will investigate these matters further.
This is the best way to resolve an inappropriately parked vehicle, such as an obstruction or safety matter. All other avenues will incur delays in reporting to appropriate provider and Council. Third-party apps such as Snap, Send Solve are not supported and reports submitted will be delayed as it is not integrated with the operators' system.
Frequently asked questions
You can rent e-bikes through the Lime mobile app.
Download the app by searching “Lime” in your phone's app store.
Lime have in-app videos on how to safely use and park the e-bikes.
Lime's customer service and operations staff are available 24/7 through the Lime app or
1800 861 305
Lime e-bikes are designed to reach speeds of 25 kilometres per hour, with power-assisted pedalling. This is in accordance with Australian Standards and the Victorian road rules.
Like all bike riders, e-bike riders must wear a helmet. A helmet is supplied with each e-bike. You can secure the helmet to the bike using its built-in cable-lock, to avoid theft or loss.
Lime requires riders provide end-trip photos to ensure best parking behaviors and use the latest GPS technology to ensure bikes are concentrated in areas with the most demand.
Riders will receive warnings and can be charged or receive a ban on their Lime account for poor parking behaviours.