Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Eco-Friendly Stars: A-listers Swap Limos for Lime Bikes in London

Pedro Pascal was the latest celebrity to be spotted enjoying a more grounded mode of transport, riding an electric bike through London¿s Soho on July 10

Scoops and Scandals: Celebrities Ditch Luxury for Lime Bikes!

The world of showbiz is full of surprises, but none as shocking as A-listers swapping their chauffeured cars for humble Lime bikes! That's right; the rich and famous are ditching their luxury lifestyles to pedal in style. In this exclusive report from TheScholarlyNote.com, we'll take you on a thrilling ride with some of Tinseltown's biggest names as they trade in their Rolls-Royces for eco-friendly wheels.

First up is Timothée Chalamet, the Oscar-nominated heartthrob who recently got fined £65 ($79) for parking his Lime bike incorrectly at BFI Southbank. Talk about a red-faced moment! The young actor revealed on French chat show Quotidien that he chose to ride to the London premiere of Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown instead of taking a chauffeured car, citing an "ecological" reason. Little did he know, his two-wheeled red carpet ride would end up costing him.

Timothee arrived at the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown UK premiere on a Lime bike on January 14 after his car got stuck in traffic

But Timothée isn't the only celebrity who's traded in their luxury lifestyle for a more down-to-earth approach. Joining him on this pedal-powered journey are Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Minnie Driver, and Joe Alwyn – all of whom have been spotted cruising around town on their trusty Lime bikes.

Olivia Rodrigo: Pop Star in Training

We thought we knew the pop sensation as just a sweet teenager belting out chart-topping hits. But it seems Olivia Rodrigo has another trick up her sleeve – or rather, on her bike! The 22-year-old singer-songwriter shocked fans when she posted a TikTok video of herself cycling through the city on a Lime bike, looking effortlessly cool in a white polka dot dress.

Olivia Rodrigo shocked fans when she posted a TikTok video of herself on a Lime bike in April

Harry Styles: Bike Bandit

Who knew Harry Styles was a bike thief? Okay, maybe not exactly, but he did get caught up in some friendly banter with pal James Corden while cruising around London's Primrose Hill. The One Direction star and the Late Late Show host were spotted riding matching Lime bikes, looking like they owned the place. Little did they know, their Highway Code skills left a lot to be desired – they almost got caught cycling through a red light!

Minnie Driver: Safety First

Last year, the One Direction star, 31, cut a casual figure as he enjoyed a bike ride through London's Primrose Hill on an electric rental bike with pal James Corden

While some of her celebrity friends might be reckless on two wheels, Minnie Driver is having none of it! The actress was spotted enjoying a leisurely ride around Notting Hill with a black helmet securely fastened to her head. We guess you could say she's the safety-conscious cyclist of Tinseltown.

Joe Alwyn: Boxing Day Blues

It seems Joe Alwyn wasn't exactly feeling jolly on Boxing Day last year. The actor, who recently split from Taylor Swift, was spotted looking down in the dumps as he rode a Lime bike around London. Maybe it's because his ride came just after his highly publicized breakup.

Last year, Minnie Driver enjoyed a ride on one of the pay-as-you-go electric bikes in Notting Hill with some goodies from the Wrap London clothing shop stowed in the basket

TheScholarlyNote.com Exclusive: Celebrities' Net Worth Revealed!

But don't worry about Joe Alwyn – or any of these celebrities, for that matter. They're all raking it in, and we've got the inside scoop on their net worths! Harry Styles is estimated to be worth a whopping £175 million, while Timothée Chalamet's net worth is rumored to be around £10 million.

There you have it – the juiciest gossip and scoops from TheScholarlyNote.com. Who knew celebrities could be so down-to-earth (or should we say, down-to-pedals)? Stay tuned for more thrilling tales from the world of showbiz!

Joe Alwyn was spotted looking less than merry in December last year as he was seen riding a Lime bike on Boxing Day