Author: Langbourn Ward Team

A positive update on insurance and safety reporting for rental e-bikes in the City of London.

August 10, 2026 / August 24, 2026 by Langbourn Ward Team | Leave a Comment

Following concerns raised by a recent Times article, I asked the City of London Corporation about the arrangements applying to Lime, Forest and Voi. I am grateful to officers for their helpful response, which confirmed that: – The City’s agreement with operators requires £5 million of public liability insurance– Lime already has personal accident and […]

A Gap in the Protection Offered by London’s Differing Rental E-bike Operators.

August 3, 2026 / August 24, 2026 by Langbourn Ward Team | Leave a Comment

I read an important article in today’s Times highlighting a gap in the protection offered by London’s differing rental e-bike operators. It reports on a woman who was seriously injured by a Forest e-bike rider -and examines the very different insurance arrangements across the sector.Lime provides personal accident and third-party liability cover for riders. Forest’s […]

FENCHURCH STREET: PLANNING FOR A SAFER, GREENER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE STREET

July 23, 2026 by Langbourn Ward Team | Leave a Comment

At this last Streets & Walkways Sub-Committee, we approved the next stage of work to explore comprehensive improvements to Fenchurch Street. Fenchurch Street is undergoing significant change, with several major developments proposed or already under construction. Together with the number of people using Fenchurch Street station, this is expected to increase footfall considerably. The existing […]

AN UPDATE ON E-BIKES

July 23, 2026 by Langbourn Ward Team | Leave a Comment

At this week’s Streets & Walkways Sub-Committee, we considered the next stage of the City Corporation’s approach to dockless e-bikes. Their use has grown significantly. Around 315,000 journeys a month now start or finish in the Square Mile. The number of dockless bikes counted in summer 2025 was five times higher than in summer 2023, […]