The Royal Borough of Greenwich is working to improve how people get around the borough by proposing designated on-street parking bays for dockless e-bikes, the use of which will be mandatory for riders. This will crack down on dumped bikes that can block the pavement, while supporting safer and greener travel by helping users find e-bikes when they need one and keeping our pavements clear for pedestrians.
Dockless e-bikes are used in Greenwich and across London as a flexible option for short journeys, but when parked incorrectly they can obstruct footways and create difficulties for pedestrians particularly disabled people, people with pushchairs, and those with visual impairments. To help manage this, the council is proposing to introduce 157 designated parking bays across the borough, the use of which will be, to support the safe and orderly operation of dockless e-bikes.
Mandatory designated parking bays would provide clear, safe locations for e-bikes to be parked at the start and end of journeys, helping to improve accessibility, safety and the management of public space.
Councillor Calum O’Byrne Mulligan, Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport, said:
“We’re calling time on the irresponsible dumping of rental e-bikes in Greenwich. Mandatory parking bays for dockless e-bikes will help to keep our pavements clear and accessible for everyone, while also supporting active travel with regular and predictable bays to help people find a bike to use when they need one.
“Dockless e-bikes are a convenient and simple way to make short journeys, and a vital tool helping us all get around in more sustainable and healthy ways, but it’s important they’re managed properly. These proposals would help keep our streets accessible for everyone while supporting more sustainable travel.”
The statutory consultation will run until Wednesday 11 March 2026. During this period, residents and stakeholders will be able to view plans and submit comments or objections, which must be made in writing and clearly set out the grounds for objection.
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