Lime, Moovit create micromobility integration in global MaaS partnership

Moovit and Lime have partnered to integrate Lime scooters, bikes and mopeds into the Moovit app.

Lime vehicles will be added to the Moovit app in 117 cities across 20 countries, across the United States, Europe, South America and Australia, starting next week, with 40 more to come in the following months. This partnership — including all three of Lime’s electric vehicle options — is the largest micromobility integration to date, based on the number of cities, according to Moovit.

Moovit’s COVID-19 mobility report shows public transit ridership is returning in cities such as New York, London and Paris. In the last month alone, an average of 41 percent of Lime scooter rides were taken during peak commuting hours–between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–to get to/from work or school. Historical data has shown that a significant amount of Lime rides connect riders with public transit. However, many people are still driving private cars to connect to main transportation hubs for the first or last segment of their journey or for the entire length of their trip.

The integration between Lime and Moovit aims to encourage riders toward car-free, multi-modal trips by enabling Moovit users to incorporate Lime scooters, bikes or mopeds as part of their journey. This includes returning riders to public transit in cities around the world, with easily-accessible first- and last-mile options to/from public transit stations, for more sustainable and hassle-free travel. Moovit will show its users in real-time where a Lime vehicle is available nearby, including how long it will take to walk there, an estimated cost of the trip, as well as remaining battery range.

How it works:

Launch Moovit: Once a user opens the Moovit app on the Directions screen they may plan a trip by typing in their destination. Alternatively, they can use the Stations screen to view a map of where they currently are, including icons of nearby Lime vehicles.

Plan the trip: On the Suggested Routes screen, users will see Lime as a transportation option either for the entire trip or as part of a multimodal journey.

Unlock Lime: Once a user taps on the Lime icon, they will be directed to the Lime app which will show the specific vehicle the rider selected in Moovit, and can then unlock the vehicle

“This partnership signifies that mobility companies recognize the need to collaborate together to offer riders more convenient modes of public and shared transportation as they return,” said Nir Erez, Moovit co-founder and CEO. “Offering more alternative options that can easily get people to their destinations is a critical component of a MaaS platform, especially in some of the most congested cities in the world. From New York to Berlin, we are excited to partner with Lime and offer riders more ways of getting around town that can easily combine with public transit.”

“In addition to being the largest micromobility integration to date, our partnership with Moovit is a major step towards our goal of expanding access to shared, affordable and carbon-free transportation to more users around the world,” said Wayne Ting, Lime CEO. “As cities begin to reopen and commuters head back to offices, we want to make it as easy as possible for riders to locate a Lime electric bike, scooter or moped, and with the Moovit app, they’ll be able to use them seamlessly in tandem with public transit.”