00:01E-bike firm Voir says it will continue operating in Ealing despite losing a council contract to
00:06Lyme and Forest. Voir began its dockless trial in the borough last year. The council then agreed
00:12new contracts with Lyme and Forest, expecting Voir to leave, but Voir disputes the process,
00:17saying there was no clear criteria for exclusion. It also says there's no statutory licensing
00:22regime requiring council permission for dockless e-bikes on public highways.
00:27Ealing Council says it followed the correct process. It's enforcing rules on obstructive
00:33parking while awaiting a proposed transport for London approach to e-bike hire.
00:38The dispute leaves Voir operating without a council contract.
