the council is about to ban ‘dangerous’ Lime bikes

Stepping out of Wembley Park tube station, it's hard not to be dazzled by the flashy skyscrapers and the looming stadium covered in colourful adverts. If it weren't for the B&M in the sights, you could mistake this north-west London neighbourhood for a bustling Tokyo or Seoul neighbourhood.

But as you descend the station steps, reality quickly sets in. Lime e-bikes, which you can rent via an app and which have become ubiquitous in the capital in recent years, are scattered everywhere. Some are parked upright, but just as many are on their sides.

That may not be long now. ...