Lime issues a warning after a viral video shows a “joust” staged on its rental e-bikes in a London park. Footage circulating online depicts two people dressed as knights riding bright green Lime bikes and performing a head-to-head duel, drawing a crowd.
BBC Business reports that the incident goes viral, with hundreds of people gathering in east London to watch. The Independent describes the event as an e-bike “duel” and notes Lime’s response. In its statement, Lime tells users the bikes are “not for jousting,” emphasizing that riders should use the service in a safe manner consistent with its terms and design.
The outlets broadly agree on the same sequence: a social-media clip of the joust spreads, large groups watch in person, and Lime subsequently cautions against the practice. The reporting differs mainly in emphasis—some focus on the spectacle and crowd, while others highlight Lime’s safety message and the explicit instruction that the bikes should not be used for jousting.
