Forest
Lewisham Council is formalising agreements with Forest to manage dockless e-bike operations and parking across the borough.
Lewisham Council is formalising agreements with Forest and Lime through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manage dockless e-bike operations and parking. The Sustainable Development Select Committee received an update on this in February 2026, with the council aiming to address concerns about obstructive parking and improve accessibility across the borough. These MoUs will outline service standards, parking compliance, and fleet size.
A decision on a new e-bike scheme, which included a Memorandum of Understanding with Forest, was expected from Greenwich Council in October 2025. Lewisham Council had also considered adding Forest as an operator in September 2025 to expand its dockless bike network and offer more choices for active travel. Forest is a company that operates dockless hire bike schemes.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council is set to formalise agreements with Forest and Lime through a Memorandum of Understanding. Source
- Lewisham's Sustainable Development Select Committee received an update on the Dockless Bikes programme in February 2026. Source
- Greenwich Council was expected to decide on a new e-bike scheme, including an MoU with Forest, in October 2025. Source
- Lewisham Council considered adding Forest as an operator to its dockless bike network in September 2025. Source
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