Lime Micromobility has arrived in Querétaro to offer scooter services for short trips in the city center. The announcement was made by the Mobility Agency of the State of Querétaro (AMEQ), with the presence of the state governor, Mauricio Kuri González, and the municipal president of Querétaro, Felipe Fernando Macías.
In 2018, Lime was present in over 50 countries and tried to enter Mexico City, where they faced issues with the Mobility Secretariat (SEMOVI). Despite initial success with over 500,000 trips registered in the first months, conflicts with the local government led them to leave the country in less than a year of operations.
The company refused to pay the annual permit to continue providing services, arguing a lack of clarity about the future of micromobility in the capital. SEMOVI modified regulations, making tax collection for bicycles or scooters more expensive, which led multiple companies to express their dissatisfaction with the restrictions and costs associated with the service.
Lime has returned to Mexico, this time in Querétaro in 2025, focusing on the city center. The rates remain at 10 pesos per unlock and 3 pesos per minute of use. Although the implementation of the service has sparked interest among the population, accessibility is limited by the need to download another app or use intermediaries like Uber, in addition to requiring payment by credit or debit cards.
Safety is a crucial aspect for both the company and state and municipal authorities, especially after the first reported theft of one of the scooter units in Querétaro. Despite the interest in this new mobility option, doubts remain about the future of micromobility in the city, as investments continue to prioritize conventional vehicles.
