London’s streets have been transformed by the rapid rise of e-rental bikes from companies like Lime, Forest and Voi, offering a fast and convenient way to travel short distances across the city.
Since 2016, the number of cyclists in the capital has increased by 45%, bringing clear benefits for congestion and emissions.
However, concerns are growing around safety and reckless cycling behaviour, in particular, running red lights.
Software developer, Matt Taylor, believes that a ‘red-light tax’ is baked into the pricing models of these bike companies and created an online simulation to prove it.
To watch the full story on London’s red-light tax, click the link below.
Featured image credit: Samuel Regan-Asante
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