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Darebin council has shut down its six-month e-bike and e-scooter trial after a flood of complaints—93% of feedback was negative—highlighting how blocked footpaths and driveways turned convenience into chaos, especially for parents and mobility users. Despite Lime paying $18K and promises of eco-benefits and transport links, the trial cost over $50K to set up and failed to deliver practical value. With neighboring councils also pulling the plug, Lime blames fragmented city-level regulation for the scheme’s collapse, but residents’ frustration ultimately won out.

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