E-scooter parking rangers deployed on Melbourne streets

Parking rangers will now be included in Melbourne e-scooter trial. It’s to reward good riders for considerate and safe parking.

E-scooter parking rangers deployed on Melbourne streets

‘Parking wardens’ will begin patrolling the streets of Melbourne as part of its ongoing. They will reward considerate parking with free future trips.

It’s part of a new program announced by transport provider Lime.

The wardens will be stationed in busy areas of the city, such as Southbank and the MCG.

Melbourne e-scooter trial

A Melbourne trial of e-scooters and e-bikes was. Lime is one of the city’s main e-transport providers.

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Lime parking wardens will be on the lookout for ‘neat’ parking. This could include a park that doesn’t block a street or take up a car space.

Considerate riders will receive ‘good parking notices’ with a QR code for five minutes of free travel.

Are fines handed out?

A fine system is already in place for poor parking. Issuing fines won’t be the responsibility of the parking wardens.

Under a pre-existing compliance program, poor parkers will be subject to $50 fines, and repeat offenders could be banned from Lime.

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