CYCLE HIRE SCHEME SET TO LAUNCH ACROSS BIRMINGHAM
Southside District is pleased to confirm that phase one of the West Midlands Cycle Hire scheme will be rolled out across Birmingham city centre in late spring / early summer, following its success in Sutton Coldfield and Wolverhampton.
Overall, the scheme will see 1,500 bikes and 170 docking stations installed in city-centre locations and town centres across the region, offering more people the opportunity to enjoy cycling, while providing a convenient and sustainable alternative to driving short distances.
Phase 1 of the West Midlands Cycle Hire will see docking stations installed in more than 50 locations, including around the city centre, the University of Birmingham campus, and along the A38 blue cycle route, which connects these two areas.
If you have any comments or questions regarding these locations, please email West Midlands Cycle Hire at: connected@birmingh.gov.uk by Wednesday 31st March 2021.
How will the scheme work?
Bikes are securely locked at robust docking stations when not in use
To hire a bike, the user needs to register for the scheme on the ‘Beryl bikes’ app
Using the app, they can then unlock a bike from a docking station to start their ride
Once their ride is complete, they simply push the bike back into any dock and push the lock arm down until it locks into place
Bikes will be available to hire 24hrs a day, every day, so residents and visitors can always access the bikes when they need one. The scheme is designed to be a cost-effective means of travel, costing as little as £1.50 for a ten-minute ride.
For more information and regular updates visit West Midlands Cycle Hire or follow them on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.