Seattle Lime Ridership Hits 10.5 Million Trips

The citys exclusive micromobility provider saw record-breaking transit usage through October.

Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

Isometric editorial illustration showing a row of electric scooters and a bicycle parked on a rain-slicked street corner in an urban environment. — Seattle ridership for Lime e-bikes and scooters reached 10.5 million trips through October 2026, marking a record annual high for the city. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Lime users in Seattle completed 10.5 million e-bike and scooter trips through October 2026, surpassing the previous annual ridership total months ahead of schedule. The surge in usage was driven by major events including the FIFA World Cup.

Why it matters

Lime has cemented its role as the city's primary micromobility provider after becoming the exclusive vendor following the exit of rival operators. High-profile events helped the company demonstrate the scalability of its fleet in a major metropolitan transit market.

Lime maintains 15,000 active devices in Seattle and serves over 38,000 monthly LimePrime subscribers. The network supported a single-day record of 83,000 rides on June 19, shattering the prior record of nearly 60,000 set in February.

The players

Lime

Lime is a global micromobility company that provides shared electric scooters and bicycles for urban transportation.

The details

Ridership spikes were largely fueled by 1.7 million rides generated during FIFA World Cup matches and a significant surge during the Seahawks Super Bowl parade. To manage demand, Lime scaled its active fleet to 15,000 devices, utilizing a warehouse in Georgetown for maintenance and staging.

February 2026: Previous single-day record set during the Seahawks Super Bowl parade.
June 19, 2026: All-time single-day ridership high of 83,000 rides.
October 2026: Total ridership exceeded 10.5 million trips.

Roadmap

The transition to an exclusive vendor model reflects a broader municipal trend toward consolidating micromobility services for better urban planning. By centralizing operations, Seattle is effectively managing transit density while pushing providers to maintain high fleet reliability.

Daily commuters can expect consistent availability of the 15,000-strong device fleet across the city. Frequent users may consider the $5.99 monthly LimePrime subscription to offset per-ride costs as demand remains high.

The takeaway

The record-breaking usage indicates a shift in local transit habits toward electric micromobility options. Commuters looking to save on travel should evaluate if monthly subscription plans align with their personal frequency of use.