Riders will find 800 docking stations and 12,000 bikes to hire around London. It costs
£2 to access a Santander Cycles bike for 24 hours
, and the first 30 minutes of each journey are free. For longer journeys, it costs an extra £2 for each additional 30 minutes.
Can you get a Boris bike for free?
You can ride the Barclay cycle for free on 24hrs rental period, if you dock your bike whitin 30mins
. The first 30 mins is free.
How do I get a free Santander bike?
Simply
input the code CFD2020 on the app or at a docking station where you would usually pay for a Santander bike and you will get it for free
. You have to take a bank card to complete the transaction. You do still have to use the bikes as normal though, docking them in every 30 minutes.
How much did Boris bikes cost to set up?
Barcelona's bikes do use taxpayer money, but less than in London. The London scheme cost
£140million
to set up, including buying the bikes, creating 338 docking stations and buying a fleet of trucks to distribute the bikes between stations.
Can you leave Boris bikes anywhere?
Once on the move
you can ride wherever takes your fancy
, and return to any docking station. Choose a bike, check that the tyres, brakes and bell are in good working order (the lights come on automatically when you start pedalling), type in the release code at the docking point and off you go.
What happened to Boris bikes?
Of the bikes first rolled out 10 years ago, 3,993 are still on the road today, although their parts will have been replaced to ensure they are safe and working well.
A total of 6,654 cycles have been decommissioned since the scheme began because of reasons such as they've been lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair
.
Are Santander bikes still free for NHS?
Free 24-hour access for NHS workers
We're giving free 24-hour access to Santander Cycles for NHS workers, including all journeys under 30 minutes
. Contact your NHS comms team for more information.
What happens if my Santander bike is stolen?
If your key is lost or stolen
Immediately call the Contact Centre on 0343 222 6666* (see opening times) so we can deactivate it
. If your key is found by someone else, they could use it to hire or steal a cycle and you would have to pay the charges.
How do I get my free Santander NHS bike?
Good option for NHS staff to travel around London without having to use Public Transport. To redeem, you will need to
enter your access code at the docking station
. You can receive your code by contacting your local NHS comms team.
Is Santander bike free?
Hire and ride
Hiring a Santander Cycle costs £2 for unlimited journeys up to 30 minutes, within a 24 hour period
.
How many Boris bikes are stolen?
T he number of “Boris bikes” being declared lost has reached a record number, Transport for London has revealed. A total of 1,164 of the hire bikes were lost in the nine months to the end of last September – well up on the
934 lost in the whole of 2020
, according to TfL responses to freedom of information requests.
Can you leave Santander bikes anywhere?
You can hire a bike from any Santander Cycles docking station and return it to any of the official docking station
.
Are Boris bikes good?
“London's cycle hire scheme has had a positive effect on the health of its users,” BBC News reports. So-called “Boris bikes” (named for the “colourful” Mayor of London, Boris Johnson) have led to improvements in both physical and mental health, researchers report.
How heavy is a Boris bike?
London's public bicycles – nicknamed Boris Bikes after the city's mayor, Boris Johnson, who was in power when the scheme launched – are renowned for their sturdiness: weighing
23 kilograms
and designed to last up to 64,000 kilometres.
Why is it called Boris Bike?
Santander Cycles (formerly Barclays Cycle Hire) is a public bicycle hire scheme in London in the United Kingdom. The scheme's bicycles are popularly known as Boris Bikes,
after Boris Johnson who was Mayor of London when the scheme began operating
.
Do Boris bikes have lights?
Blaze Laserlights have been fitted to all 12,000 Santander Cycles
to make riders more visible and increase their confidence on the roads. All cycles now have this feature, which was added in partnership with Santander UK.
Are Boris Bikes electric?
Boris bikes are going electric
as Sadiq Khan encourages more people to ride. B oris bikes are going electric under a new three-year sponsorship deal, it was announced on Friday. London's fleet of 14,000 hire bikes will be expanded to include about 500 e-bikes to encourage more people to ride.
Do Santander bikes have trackers?
GPS Trial.
As of January 2020, TfL will be trialling the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology on a number of bikes in the Santander Cycles fleet
. GPS enabled bikes will be deployed randomly at docking stations across the cycle hire network.
Do Boris bikes have baskets?
They come with a bell, front basket
and a chain guard. The front and back lights come on when you start pedalling and the seat height is easily adjustable.
How old do you have to be to ride a Boris bike?
Hi, Children need to be
14 years or older
to use Santander Cycles – the bikes are too big for a 7 year old to use safely. over a year ago.
What is the London cycle hire scheme?
The London Cycle Hire Scheme (LCHS) was established in 2010 and
provides Londoners and visitors with the opportunity to rent one of 12,300 bikes across 800 Stations and 21,000 Docking Points
.
How does a Santander bike membership work?
Simply insert your key into the docking point to release a bike, ride it where you like and return it to any docking station
. Santander Cycles is giving away free keys to anyone who registers before the end of September (usual price £3).
What is a Santander cycle key?
A cycle hire key will
give you quicker access to hire a bike
. Simply Insert your key into the docking point key slot and ride.
How do I use Santander Cycle app?
- Enter the bike number and you'll receive a 4-digit code.
- Enter the code into the bike computer, press ok, and the bike will unlock.
- Secure the cable lock in the holder on the basket and off you go!
How can I find my stolen bike UK?
In the event that your bike is stolen,
contact your local police (either 101 or go to your local station) as soon as possible with as much information as possible
. If you have the frame number, BikeRegister number, a photo and any other details the easier it is for police to find your bike and return it to you.
Are Santander bikes insured?
If you accidentally cause damage to someone or something while using a Santander Cycle you are covered by our third party liability insurance as long as you follow our terms and conditions
.
Where do stolen bikes go in London?
Track down your stolen bike
Update: A new website I was not previously aware of is:
http://bikefinder.stolen-bikes.co.uk/
– this allows you to setup email alerts for your bike details and also to view new listings. It works across the UK.
