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Free Bikes in Dublin!!

  • 23-07-2009 3:03pm
    #1
    Ditavon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭


    Im so excited about this new free bike scheme. They have set up those drop off areas right outside my door and right next to work!! No more paying taxi fares when im running late now!!! :)
    I know the first half hour is free. anyone know what the story is registering for the scheme?


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  • #2
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Good to see some enthusiasm. Go you!

    AFAIK it will be a tenner a year to be registered on the scheme. Current go live date is 13th September 2009.


  • #3
    fletch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,423 ✭✭✭fletch


    What's the story with helmets? Are they going to insist on you having a helmet before releasing the bike to you? (I'm just wondering, I always wear my helmet)


  • #4
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    fletch wrote: »
    What's the story with helmets? Are they going to insist on you having a helmet before releasing the bike to you? (I'm just wondering, I always wear my helmet)

    It's not legally compulsory to wear a helmet, so i don't see why this would be an issue. If you ALWAYS wear your helmet, then just bring it with ye.

    I am wondering if there'll be lights and bells on the bikes (As this is legally required)? And if locks are provided, or if there is any other system to allow them be left anywhere other than the "stations" for short period of time (outside a shop or whatever).


  • #5
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    They have built in lights and locks.


  • #6
    Ditavon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭Ditavon


    someone mentioned a €150 deposit? do u pay that upfront?


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  • #7
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Ditavon wrote: »
    someone mentioned a €150 deposit? do u pay that upfront?
    I think that is done in the form of a pre-authorisation on your credit card, e.g. they get authorisation when you take the bike but only actually take the money if you don't return it.


  • #8
    monument
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 14,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭monument


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    I am wondering if there'll be lights and bells on the bikes (As this is legally required)?
    blorg wrote: »
    They have built in lights and locks.

    And bells are attached too.
    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    And if locks are provided, or if there is any other system to allow them be left anywhere other than the "stations" for short period of time (outside a shop or whatever).

    Yes, the lock is for this -- it's extra to the locking device which is used at stations.


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