London Cycle Hire

So here's what appears to be the next move to tackle the issues presented by private hire bikes:

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/hire-firms-may-face-500-fines-over-dumped-bikes-in-london-a4191871.html

The new proposal, drawn up under a 1972 law to “suppress nuisance”, is being circulated around every council in the capital for approval before going back before London Councils’ transport committee in October.

If approved, each area would be able to decide on appropriate parking zones, or to opt out and provide no parking.