How Beryl Bikes work: Find a bike or scooter at one of the many Beryl Bay locations around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Unlock the bike or scooter using the mobile app. Ride the bike or scooter to your destination then find another Beryl Bay to park.
How do Beryl bikes get charged?
Beryl Bikes operate within large operating zones, agreed with the local authority.
If you lock a vehicle outside the operating zone, a fee will be charged
. If the vehicle is not brought back into the operating zone within 24 hours, an additional £80 fee will be charged to cover the cost of recovering the bike.
Can you leave a Beryl Bike anywhere?
When someone hires a Beryl bike they can ride it anywhere in Enfield, but are asked to park it in one of the designated bays.
If no bay is available, they can leave it parked anywhere in Enfield for a small fee
.
Do Beryl bikes have gears?
The Beryl Bikes come equipped with three gears
. The lowest gear will let you get up any hilly sections without too much puffing. The top gear lets you get some speed up when you're on the flat or heading downhill.
How fast do Beryl bikes go?
How fast does the Beryl e-Scooter go? The e-scooter can go up to
12.5mph
. Once you reach this speed, the motor will not go any faster.
How do you ride a beryl bike?
We use contactless tech on our smart bikes.
Simply hold your phone above our unlock pad to start riding
. A comfy saddle which adjusts easily to fit riders from 4'11” to 6'5′′. Front and rear brake lights come on automatically when you pedal, and remain on for 2 minutes when stopped.
Are Beryl bikes 24 hours?
Charges at the end of the 24 hour Day Pass
At the end of the 24 hour period, please make sure your bike is returned to the Beryl operating zone, and parked and locked in a Beryl Bay
. If your bike is not parked in a Beryl Bay at the end of the 24 hour period, you will be charged the standard out of bay fee.
Can you get two Beryl bikes?
You can only hire one bike from your account at a time
.
What happens if my Voi scooter runs out of battery?
A: If the scooter goes missing,
it needs to be reported to VOI
. We will send a team and try to recover it thanks to the IOT location. If not successful, we might involve the police and our insurers to investigate.
Are Beryl bikes tracked?
Beryl's distinctive emerald green bikes are now available for instant hire via the Beryl App.
The App tracks the GPS location of the bike
allowing users to easily access and unlock any Beryl bike simply using a smartphone.
Do you need a license for Beryl bikes?
To hire a Beryl e-Scooter
you must have a valid driving licence
. Before you are able to hire a Beryl e-Scooter, we require you to provide proof of your driving licence. You will be asked to take a picture of both the front and back of your licence in the app and upload it for verification.
How do you lock a beryl bike?
Beryl Bikes – lock a bike with a tether to a stand
2. Pick up the loop on the free end of the tether rope. 3. To lock the bike,
push the lock lever downwards so the lock bolt rotates round
.
Why are they called Beryl bikes?
“
The name beryl was inspired by both the female British pioneering cyclist Beryl Burton and also the emerald gemstone
; the same colour of as our own Laserlight beam.” Emily stressed that the rebrand would not affect the day-to-day business of the company.
How old do you have to be to use a Beryl Bike?
The minimum age for riding a Beryl Bike is
16
. A person aged 16 or over is not permitted to unlock a bike for someone under the age of 16. Our Terms of Service clearly state the minimum age for riding Beryl Bikes, and our insurance for riders only covers riders aged 16 or above.
How do you use a beryl electric bike?
How does it work? You'll need a smart phone to download the Beryl app but once you've got it on your device and set up an account, it's all fairly straightforward to use.
Upon opening the app, users are prompted to enable location services in order for the app's in-built map to show you where bikes and docks are
.
Do you ride Beryl scooters on the road or pavement?
The rental scooters can be ridden on public roads in Bournemouth and Poole as well as on the expanding network of signed cycle lanes and cycle/shared-use facilities
. A map of the trial area is available here. They are not allowed to be ridden on pavements, pedestrianised areas, nor outside of the trial zone.
What time do Beryl scooters turn off?
Through the use of GPS data and geo-fencing, Beryl e-scooters will automatically and gradually slow down to three mph once they have entered the restricted area. It will be in force throughout the summer from
10am to 6pm
.
Can two people ride a beryl scooter?
ride a Scooter outside of the Beryl Zone;
use a Scooter to carry more than one person at any time
; use anyone else's driving licence on your account or, use your account with your verified driving licence, to hire a Scooter for use by anyone other than yourself.
Do you have to wear a helmet on a Beryl scooter?
To ride a Beryl e-Scooter you must:
Wear a helmet and clothing that you can be seen in, that is not restrictive, allowing you to look over your shoulder
.
What are Beryl bikes?
To build a better world by getting more people in cities on bikes
. We love cities and there's no better way to get around them than on a bike. Our mission is to remove the barriers that exist to cycling in cities.
How many Beryl bikes are there in Bournemouth?
Beryl Bike Share in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole:
There will be
over 300
locations in and around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to pick up a bike. There is no deposit needed to hire one of Beryl's 800 bikes or 250 scooters.
How do you use Beryl bikes in Watford?
Unlock, ride and park
Download the app and unlock a bike
. Enjoy the ride, then park in a Beryl Bay or in a considerate location of your choice. A convenience fee will apply for out of bay parking.
