Lime, together with My Life My Say, will offer free rides across London on Thursday 7 May to help people get to and from polling stations during this year’s local elections.
In support of My Life My Say’s “Give an X” campaign – a youth-led, non-partisan effort to get every young person registered and voting – Lime is once again bringing “Lime to the Polls” to London.
As in during the 2022 local elections, the initiative will see Lime provide riders with two free 15-minute journeys on Election Day across all London boroughs where Lime operates.
Local elections often see lower turnout than national votes, despite decisions made at borough level having a direct impact on day-to-day life – from housing and transport to local services. Turnout in the 2022 London borough elections was around 35.5% overall, significantly lower than recent general elections,
With participation remaining low, UK Parliament research highlights that some people are prevented from voting by “logistical or bureaucratic barriers” – underlining how practical obstacles, including travelling to the polling station, can limit participation.
The offer can be accessed by entering the code VOTEUK2026 in the Lime app on the day (T&Cs apply).
Alice Pleasant, Senior Public Affairs Manager at Lime, said: “We want to make it that bit easier for people to get to the polling station on 7 May. Local elections shape the things people deal with every day, and something as simple as getting there shouldn’t be a barrier. If a free ride helps a few more people show up and have their say, that’s a good thing.”
Dan Lawes, Co-CEO, My Life My Say said: “Following our massive push to get young people onto the electoral roll for the 2026 elections, the ‘Give an X’ campaign is now focused on encouraging everyone to get out and use their vote. We’re delighted to be working with Lime to offer free rides in boroughs across the capital, helping to remove the practical barriers that can often get in the way on polling day. We’re calling on young Londoners to grab a bike on 7 May and make sure their voices are heard in these local elections.”
