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Because charges run until App confirmation — which may be delayed by technical factors — users bear the financial risk of delayed ride termination even when caused by network or technical issues.
You will be charged for the entire period until the App confirms your ride has ended and the vehicle is locked, and you are responsible for ensuring that confirmation occurs.
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"Your ride continues, and charges will apply, until the App confirms that the ride has ended and the vehicle is locked. Ride termination may be delayed by mobile network issues or other technical factors... You are responsible for ensuring that your ride ends properly.Excerpt from Lime's Terms of Service
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Because charges run until App confirmation — which may be delayed by technical factors — users bear the financial risk of delayed ride termination even when caused by network or technical issues.
You will be charged for the entire period until the App confirms your ride has ended and the vehicle is locked, and you are responsible for ensuring that confirmation occurs.
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