Lime e-Scooters Banned in Auckland

The question has to be asked; why would Auckland shut down Lime scooters? I drive a Subaru Impreza with replacement Takata airbags that have now got to replaced. But I still drive the car, there is almost zero chance of malfunction, just as with Lime's anti-theft device.

Would it be because Lime scooters are diverting people away from cars and trains and buses? Hmm? Auckland has a regional fuel tax and it has been reported that many fewer car journeys were being taken because of Lime. That would reduce the tax revenue from the regional fuel tax. Just saying.

And Christchurch keeps its Lime scooters. They're satisfied they're safe. Christchurch doesn't have urban rail or as well developed bus services. When it comes to Auckland, is this really a commercial matter masquerading as safety? 

Oh and I saw Auckland mayor Phil Goff complaining he was being deluged with spam from Lime. Well, no, that wasn't spam, that was all those Lime users expressing their own political opinions, independently. It's called democracy in action there Goff.