Police in London have partnered with e-bike company Lime to identify and address anti-social behavior by a cyclist. The incident took place on 31 July on Fleet Street, a busy road in central London, where roadworks were underway. The cyclist swerved into oncoming traffic, nearly colliding with a bus, and then moved unpredictably onto the pavement, where he encountered a pedestrian. The woman reportedly confronted the cyclist, prompting him to turn away from the road and make an offensive hand gesture before riding off. The pedestrian later reported the incident to the City of London Police, providing the exact time and location of the event. Police confirmed the details by reviewing CCTV footage and shared timestamped location data with Lime. Using its internal tracking system, Lime identified the specific e-bike and its rider. The cyclist was then invited to a police station, where he accepted a fine for careless cycling and apologized to the woman for his actions. Additionally, Lime imposed a permanent ban on the individual, preventing them from using the company’s e-bike service in the future. Sergeant Stuart Ford, who leads the cycling team at the City of London Police, highlighted the importance of the collaboration between law enforcement and private companies. He said that the ability to identify the rider through Lime’s technology demonstrates the potential of combining police resources with data from private partners. While the offense was not severe, Sergeant Ford emphasized that addressing such everyday anti-social behavior is crucial for maintaining public trust in policing. He noted that the incident involved a pedestrian being forced to move suddenly and then subjected to an offensive gesture, which goes against the police’s goal of making city streets safer for all. Alice Pleasant, UK deputy regional head for government relations at Lime, confirmed that the company followed legal and privacy guidelines when responding to the police request. She stressed that safety is a top priority for Lime’s operations in London and that the company does not allow behavior that endangers pedestrians or other road users. As a result, Lime took independent action to permanently bar the individual from using its e-bike service.