Forest - eBike Sharing

Forest - eBike Sharing

eBike Share and Community

815 ratings
583 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 24, 2023
  • August 26, 2026

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This app provides access to shared electric bikes across London for a faster, fun, and sustainable commute. Enjoy free ride minutes on every Pay As You Go trip after a small unlock fee.

Shared electric bike service
Thousands of ebikes across London
Free ride minutes daily
Pay As You Go pricing
Ride bundles available
Subscription option
Watch ads for more free minutes
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What's New in Forest

11.15.0

August 26, 2026

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. Update now and enjoy a smoother ride with Forest!

User reviews

Oliver in the chat another unprofessional chat server

Oliver said he blocked my account due to the fact i called his worker holly racists and then he himself is a racists i provide sll the info required two weeks later still no discount applied dispote the fact the gethrlp from council to provide that discount yes both oliver and holly need to be struck off from cs no explanation to why my account is like this -unresolved -no discount -wanting information fraudulently as i have told them an app does not allow screen shots for fraud and security they wete insisting i give them a screenshot -ABSOLUTELY DISGRACEFUL
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Terrible customer service

After several years of using Lime, I never had a single problem. Whenever any minor issue arose, their customer service team dealt with it within minutes or a few hours at most.

This was my first time using Forest, and I was overcharged for a bike that I couldn’t even use because it had a flat tyre. I contacted customer service several times, but they completely ignored me.

A few days later, I deleted my account. I will never use this service again.
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DELETED APP !!Okay SOMETIMES and banned my account for THEIR ERROR!!!!!!!

They move like a scam
I got a bike for £1 for 30 minutes the bike was broken and only showed once I got on…. I ended the ride…
It said on my app I had 28 minute’s left so I got another bike my house 13minute ride from where I was I got to my destination and they tried to take out £7.60 I do this trip nearly EVERY DAY for work and it’s NEVER AND I MEAN NEVER been so much over £4 so please explain how this is so … for some reason they don’t have no customer service to call it’s closed till god knows when
the live chat made me make a “ticket” but no information or confirming that they are dealing with it rubbish don’t use it can’t even get to work because their are bus strikes and this app was helping before they tired to rob me
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Deeply flawed and unreliable

The app is not fit for the purpose. It freezes every time I use it so that I am either unable to hire a bike to get home late at night or I am unable to lock it after my journey. After which I am left with the need to claim the expense back which is near impossible with their customer service/chat availability. These bikes are good to ride, but the Lime app and service makes life so much easier. If only Richmond and Hounslow councils had tried to use the Forest app before banishing Lime. Ugh.
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Where do I start?

Well, I hope there is a new app on the way because I did have to input my email address and yeah did not hear anything back.

Use Forest daily in London. Service is great, app is so slow at starting rides and ending rides.

You scan the QR code, then choose the plan minutes or payg. I use the 500 mins per month.

You press rent now and it can take up to 2 to 3 mins for the bike to start. Some bikes make the noise and some bikes don’t make the noise.

Sometimes the bikes start, then stop straight away and the timer is still running on the app. Then you have to get off and then stop it. Take a picture as well and wait for the beep beep.

The amount of minutes I’ve lost over the days of bikes failing to start up.

Okay they refund the minutes sometimes which is good as it automated but it don’t return back to the pass. It sits on the account.

Then when you make a short trip sometimes you would get a random £1 unlock charge as it has come out from the refunded mins and not the pass.

Let’s move on to ending rides. You finish your ride and park up. Press the end ride it could say 6 mins for example. Then as per normal take the picture and send. It will take you to another screen please wait we are ending your screen and that can take up to 2 mins to end.

Sometimes you would get a beep beep on the bike and then it still ending. Before you know it. There an extra two minutes come out your bundle for software issues.

These lost minutes do add up over time and if your a frequent rider like myself then it could be ten mins per day.

Let’s talk bikes. The blue bikes are uncomfortable and rattle so much so I try and get the green ones with the new lower seat.

They are great and comfortable however the beep beep is on some and not on the others. The app should show the difference between the blue and the green bikes at least.

Also you can’t do group rides, you can’t pre-book a bike on the app and no scooters are available.

Live chat sends tickets but never get a reply back. Telephone call says cannot take calls at the moment so it directs you to live chat and email us does not do anything.

So yeah there is my review of my three months using forest in London so far.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes and freezes frequently

Bug

Inability to properly end rides and park bikes

Bug

Inconsistent GPS tracking and bike availability

Bug

Login and password reset issues

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Improve app stability and responsiveness

Feature

Provide clearer information on parking and no-ride zones

Feature

Maintain high service quality and bike condition

Feature

Offer transparent and fair pricing structure

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This app allows you to locate, unlock, and ride shared electric bikes across London. It offers a sustainable and fun alternative to traditional public transport for getting around the city.

How much does it cost to ride?

Riding starts with a £1 unlock fee. Pay As You Go rides include up to 30 free minutes, with subsequent minutes costing 29p. Bundle options and a Forest Plus subscription are also available for better value on longer or more frequent trips.

Where can I find and ride these bikes?

Thousands of ebikes are available across 18 boroughs of London. You can find the nearest available bike using the map within the app and unlock it via QR code or by selecting it in the app.

Can I get free ride minutes?

Yes, you receive up to 30 free ride minutes on every Pay As You Go trip. Additionally, you can gain extra free minutes by watching advertisements within the app.

Is this app available on all devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices. You will need to download it onto your smartphone to find, unlock, and manage your ebike rides.