Lime offers free e-bike rides to the polls on Thursday, 7th May 2026
Lime, together with My Life My Say, will offer free rides across London on Thursday 7 May to help people get to and from polling stations during this year’s local elections. …
Black News 
Lime, together with My Life My Say, will offer free rides across London on Thursday 7 May to help people get to and from polling stations during this year’s local elections.
In support of My Life My Say’s “Give an X” campaign – a youth-led, non-partisan effort to get every young person registered and voting – Lime is once again bringing “Lime to the Polls” to London.
As in during the 2022 local elections, the initiative will see Lime provide riders with two free 15-minute journeys on Election Day across all London boroughs where Lime operates.
Local elections often see lower turnout than national votes, despite decisions made at borough level having a direct impact on day-to-day life – from housing and transport to local services.
Turnout in the 2022 London borough elections was around 35.5% overall, significantly lower than recent general elections,
With participation remaining low, UK Parliament research highlights that some people are prevented from voting by “logistical or bureaucratic barriers” – underlining how practical obstacles, including travelling to the polling station, can limit participation.
The offer can be accessed by entering the code VOTEUK2026 in the Lime app on the day (T&Cs apply).
Alice Pleasant, Senior Public Affairs Manager at Lime, said:
“We want to make it that bit easier for people to get to the polling station on 7 May.
Local elections shape the things people deal with every day, and something as simple as getting there shouldn’t be a barrier. If a free ride helps a few more people show up and have their say, that’s a good thing.”
Dan Lawes, Co-CEO, My Life My Say said:
“Following our massive push to get young people onto the electoral roll for the 2026 elections, the ‘Give an X’ campaign is now focused on encouraging everyone to get out and use their vote.
We’re delighted to be working with Lime to offer free rides in boroughs across the capital, helping to remove the practical barriers that can often get in the way on polling day.
We’re calling on young Londoners to grab a bike on 7 May and make sure their voices are heard in these local elections.”
Background
- The initiative is non-partisan and open to all riders. Lime does not support any particular political party or candidate.
- The offer is valid on Thursday 7 May 2026 only and applies to all Lime riders in London boroughs where the service operates. Riders can redeem two free 15-minute journeys using the code VOTEUK2026. Any ride exceeding 15 minutes will be charged at Lime’s standard rates, as described within the Lime app. To use promo code, you must be eligible to use Lime products and services, have a Lime account and agree to Lime’s User Agreement. Any unused portion of any discount for an eligible trip will not carry over after the expiration date.
- Turnout data for the 2022 London borough elections is available via the Greater London Authority: https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/borough-council-election-results-2022
- Find your local polling station here.
