{"id":117439,"date":"2026-04-07T21:20:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/lime-adds-new-electric-seated-glider-to-portland-fleet-bikeportland\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:20:58","slug":"lime-adds-new-electric-seated-glider-to-portland-fleet-bikeportland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/lime-adds-new-electric-seated-glider-to-portland-fleet-bikeportland\/","title":{"rendered":"Lime adds new electric, seated \u2018Glider\u2019 to Portland fleet \u2013 BikePortland"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New LimeGlider seen on Naito Parkway this morning. (Photos: Jonathan Maus\/BikePortland)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Move over e-bikes and e-scooters, there\u2019s something new in Portland\u2019s bike lanes. Last week Lime added a new type of shared electric vehicle to their local offerings with the launch of 250 LimeGliders. These new mobility devices are billed as \u201cthe next generation of seated e-scooter\u201d by Lime and the local media, but upon closer inspection they aren\u2019t scooters. And they definitely aren\u2019t bikes.<\/p>\n

The Glider does have a big, cushy seat, which makes its riding position similar to a bike. But it doesn\u2019t have pedals, so it\u2019s not a bike. And its 20-inch wheels are twice the size of Lime\u2019s e-scooter wheels and are the same size as their e-bikes. Lime had deployed a limited number of seated e-scooters since 2019, but these new vehicles are much different. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what Lime said about them in a press release:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Glider is designed as an inclusive and accessible option for all riders, as well as those looking to replace car trips with a more comfortable, two-wheeled option combining seated comfort with the effortlessness of a scooter. The innovative design includes foot rests instead of pedals, allowing riders to simply get on and go. The larger padded seat is unique in Lime\u2019s fleet and is positioned closer to the ground to provide a lower center of gravity for riders.<\/p>\n

Lime repositioned the battery and updated wheels on the new vehicles to achieve a lower center of gravity, improving stability and maneuverability, especially for smaller-statured riders. This is particularly useful when riders move the vehicle off the curb to start a ride or when walking them onto the curb to a parking spot when ending a ride. These features cater to feedback from groups traditionally underrepresented in Lime\u2019s active riders, including women and older riders.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The Gliders utilize a hub motor and have a top speed of about 15 mph. <\/p>\n

Lime already holds a permit with Portland Bureau of Transportation for e-scooters and they\u2019ve worked closely with PBOT on the Glider rollout. The currently have about 2,000 e-scooters on the streets, compared to just 250 LimeGliders. PBOT endorsed these new vehicles as a way to make the system even more accessible to a wider variety of users.<\/p>\n

Lime has operated in Portland since 2018 when the launched their dockless LimeBikes. In 2024, Lime was one of two companies (along with Biketown operator Lyft) authorized<\/a> to take part in Portland\u2019s micromobility program. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ll hop on one of these soon. In the meantime, I\u2019d love to hear from someone who\u2019s ridden one. How did it work for you?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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New LimeGlider seen on Naito Parkway this morning. (Photos: Jonathan Maus\/BikePortland) Move over e-bikes and e-scooters, there\u2019s something new in Portland\u2019s bike lanes. Last week Lime added a new type of shared electric vehicle to their local offerings with the launch of 250 LimeGliders. These new mobility devices are billed as \u201cthe next generation of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":117440,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117439"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117439"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117439\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}