Lime

Lime has recovered from 2020 layoffs (14% or ~100 employees cut plus 13% in April 2020) and filed for IPO in May 2026 on Nasdaq. The company reported revenue of $886.7 million in 2025 (29% YoY increase), operates in 230+ cities across 29 countries, and served ~17 million riders in 2024. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are serving as lead underwriters.

Lime gig workers lack union protections. Independent contractor model.

Lime uses gig workers for scooter charging and maintenance. Contractor classification disputes.