OYBike is a bicycle sharing scheme based across London and in other areas of the United Kingdom including Reading and Farnborough. The program is similar to, but not exactly the same as, other programs in different cities. The OYBike system was developed by former-cabbie Bernie Hanning over the last twenty years but officially launced as a trial in 2004.[1] He sees these bikes as one aspect of a larger public transportation network. [2] Trials initially began in Hammersmith and Fulham in West London where it was put in place at tube stations and theatres with the support of the local council. [2] The relative ease with which an OYBike hire station can be erected has been cited as potential for growth in the city of London.[1]
Users pay an initial fee and then are then charged based on usage. The account is topped back up once usage reduces the balance. [3] A mobile phone can be used to receive the required code to unlock a bike for immediate use.[4] The bike can be returned to any OYBike station.[2]
References
- ^ a b Charles Bremner (2007-08-09). "Parisians Show Their Va Va Voom as City Rolls out 'Freedom Bike Scheme'". Times Online. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article2224917.ece?print=yes&randnum=1186689053517. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ a b c Mark Ward. "Phones Power Bike Rental Scheme". BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/nolpda/ukfs_news/hi/newsid_3856000/3856535.stm. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ Jennifer Conlin (2007-07-08). "Paris Joins 2-Wheel Trend in Europe". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/08/travel/08transbike.html?_r=1&bl&ex=1184299200&en=0e9f231ec54fc8b1&ei=5087%0A&oref=slogin. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ Maria Muennich (2004-07-07). "Oybike Company Attempt Pooled Bike Hire in London". RoadCycling UK. http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/UAN/124/v/2/sp/328970336306364. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
External links
 OYBike Willesden Junction Station |
 OYBikes at Farnborough Business Centre |
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