Can I get a Lime bike through the Cycle to Work scheme?

You can get Cycle to Work savings on Lime e-bikes through DASH Flex. Unlike traditional Cycle to Work schemes that only cover bike purchases, DASH Flex brings salary sacrifice tax savings to bike hire, making it perfect for commuters who want to save money on Lime.

DASH Flex works with Lime across London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham and anywhere where Lime operates e-bike rentals.

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How much can I save on Lime with Cycle to Work?

DASH Flex customers save between 28-51% on the cost of Lime rides. The exact savings depend on your income tax bracket and National Insurance contributions. DASH Flex is the cheapest way to use Lime.

For example, if you spend £50/month on Lime, you'd only pay £33 from your take-home salary as a basic rate taxpayer.

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Why doesn't my Cycle to Work voucher work on Lime?

Traditional Cycle to Work schemes issue vouchers that only work at bike shops for purchasing bikes. They don't cover bike hire or bike sharing services like Lime because traditional vouchers are designed for one-time bike transactions, not ongoing mobility services.

DASH Flex solves this by using a prepaid card instead of vouchers, giving you the same tax savings but with the flexibility to use Lime.

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How do I pay for Lime with Cycle to Work?

DASH Flex gives you a payment card that you link to your Lime app as a payment method. Here's how it works:

1. Choose how much to add to your DASH Flex card each month (e.g. £50, £100, £150).
2. The amount is deducted from your gross salary before tax.
3. Use your DASH Flex card to pay for Lime rides, Minute Bundles, or LimePrime membership.
4. Your card also works with other bike hire services including Santander Cycles, Beryl, Forest, Brompton Bike Hire, and Voi.

You can view your live balance and transaction history by logging into the DASH platform.

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Does my company need to sign up for Lime Cycle to Work?

Your employer needs to be registered with DASH to offer Lime Cycle to Work benefits. If your company isn't registered yet, you can refer them here - there is no cost to employers and most companies can have employees riding within a couple of weeks.

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Can I get a Forest bike through the Cycle to Work scheme? 

You can save 28-51% on Forest e-bikes through DASH Cycle to Work. Choose from two options:

If you just ride Forest bikes, you can get a dedicated Forest e-bike subscription starting from £31/month after tax savings. This gives you 1,800 minutes of riding per month with your own e-bike, and you can cancel anytime without any annual commitment.

Alternatively, DASH Flex gives you more flexibility. You can purchase Forest minute bundles or pay per ride, and the same card also works across other bike hire services including Lime, Santander Cycles, Beryl, Brompton Bike Hire, and Voi. This option works well if you use multiple providers or don't ride every day.

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How much money can I save on Forest bikes through Cycle to Work?

Forest Cycle to Work savings with DASH range from 28-51% depending on your income tax bracket. As an example, a Forest subscription starts from £31/month.

If you're using DASH Flex and spending £50 per month on Forest rides, you'd only pay £33 from your take-home salary as a basic rate taxpayer, or £27 as a higher rate taxpayer.

These tax savings work the same way across both the Forest subscription and DASH Flex options, so you get the benefit regardless of which method you choose.

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Can I get a TFL Santander Cycles bike through the Cycle to Work scheme? 

You can use Cycle to Work savings on Santander Cycles through DASH. There are two ways to access Santander Cycles with salary sacrifice tax benefits:

A dedicated Santander Cycles annual membership starts from just £6/month (after tax savings for basic rate taxpayers). This gives you unlimited rides under 60 minutes across London's docking stations. Please note that e-bike journeys have an additional £1 undock fee.

Alternatively, DASH Flex gives you pay-as-you-go flexibility. You can pay for Santander Cycles rides as you go, and the same card works across Lime, Forest, Beryl, Brompton Bike Hire, and Voi.