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AMs warned dock-less bike hire scheme could pose “real challenge” for London

April 19, 2017 by Martin Hoscik

London Assembly members have heard there are significant logistical challenges in converting the capital’s hire bike scheme to a cheaper, more easily expanded dock-less system.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cycle Hire

“Prohibitive” cost means Oyster won’t be coming to London’s bike hire scheme

December 14, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

In 2014 Assembly Members were told by Isabel Dedring, transport deputy to Boris Johnson, that extending Oyster to the Santander Cycles scheme could boost usage by up to 25%.

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Cycle Hire

ICO investigating Santander Cycle Hire hacking attempts

June 7, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

Three attacks occurred in December 2015, January 2016 and March 2016 and involved attempts “to access customer accounts via the Scheme’s website and mobile app.”

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cycle Hire

London’s bike hire scheme reaches the Olympic park

January 24, 2016 by Martin Hoscik

Eight new docking stations installed adjacent to some of the park’s most popular attractions, including the London Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark and the ArcelorMittal Orbit.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cycle Hire

Santander pays to fit laser safety lights to London’s hire bikes

December 21, 2015 by Martin Hoscik

London’s entire fleet of 11,500 hire bikes is to be fitted with laser safety lights after a trial generated “overwhelmingly positive” feedback from users who said the lights made them feel safer.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cycle Hire

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