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Westminster Seizes 1,000 Dockless Bikes, Fines Top £53,000

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 11:07 AM UTC · How we work

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Westminster City Council seized more than 1,000 dockless bikes from streets since May.
The council issued over 5,300 fixed-penalty notices, collecting more than £53,000 in fines.
Deputy leader Caroline Sargent said the council will act against badly parked bikes.
Enforcement patrols doubled, seizing a record 217 bikes in one week.
Seized bikes will remain removed until operators pay for their return.

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Westminster City Council seized more than 1,000 dockless bikes from streets since May.
The council issued over 5,300 fixed-penalty notices, collecting more than £53,000 in fines.
Deputy leader Caroline Sargent said the council will act against badly parked bikes.
Enforcement patrols doubled, seizing a record 217 bikes in one week.
Seized bikes will remain removed until operators pay for their return.