Lime: Two people on the same scooter, no!

A new detection system is now in place on Lime scooters to limit passengers to 1 per device.

The brand with the lime-shaped logo now warns riders of its free-floating scooters. If more than one person is on a Lime, the scooter gradually slows down until it comes to a complete stop.

Lime has named this new technology “Single Rider Recognition Technology” or the technology for recognizing a single passenger in proper French. Thanks to this, the brand offers better safety for its users and other road users.

This measure responds to a challenge from French authorities. They denounce the danger of having two passengers on a device. Indeed, anyone who has previously used a non-electric scooter knows how difficult it can sometimes be to balance on the device and make sharp turns in the city.

It is for this reason that the law forbids two passengers on a device. You could face a €35 fine if you violate this rule. Moreover, additional rules from the Highway Code apply to electric scooters circulating in urban areas.

How does the anti-two-person detection technology work?

Lime scooters are equipped with multiple sensors. Engineers use these to limit the maximum speed to 25 km/h or to alert the rider that the battery is almost empty.

From now on, Lime will use these existing sensors to develop a system that detects two individuals on the scooter. By analyzing data such as acceleration and the vehicle’s angle to detect sudden weight changes, Lime will send a notification to the rider indicating that their use is illegal. This notification includes an audible warning and a speed reduction leading to a complete stop of the scooter.

This is not the first time Lime has implemented circulation restrictions on its free-floating scooters. Previously, the brand put measures in place to limit sidewalk riding (Lime Vision) or to detect zones with reduced or prohibited speed (built-in geofencing). With this latest Lime innovation, road safety will only improve, much to the delight of tourists and residents alike.

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