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Primrose Hill Restaurant Faces Ongoing Disruption from Overcrowded E-Bike Parking Bay

Lemonia's owner considers legal action as e-bikes block deliveries and create safety hazards, despite increased monitoring by operators and council pledges to address the issue.

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Overview

  • A dockless e-bike parking bay installed outside Lemonia in February has led to overcrowding, with up to 60 bikes obstructing the restaurant's delivery entrance and pavement.
  • Owner Anthony Evangelou has reported safety hazards for customers, delivery disruptions, and access issues for neighbors, prompting him to consider legal action if the bay is not relocated or better managed.
  • Bike-share companies Lime and Forest have increased on-street monitoring teams and introduced AI safeguards to address improper parking and overcrowding.
  • Camden Council, which approved the bay to promote active travel and reduce emissions, has pledged to monitor the site and work with operators to promptly remove excess bikes.
  • Lemonia, a longstanding Primrose Hill establishment frequented by celebrities, has expressed concerns about the impact of the e-bikes on its operations and the area's reputation.