Re: [Bikies] dockless bike share

2017-07-31 Thread Scott Morris Rose via Bikies
Evidently using Citi Bike costs a minimum of $12 - that's for a one-day pass, and there is no cheaper single-use option. A three-day Citi Bike pass is $24, yearly $163, vs. a thirty-day Spin pass for $29 - Citi Bike evidently doesn't offer anything between three days and yearly (their $15/mo plan

Re: [Bikies] dockless bike share

2017-07-31 Thread Robbie Webber via Bikies
OK. At least they are offering that. But that still works out a LOT more expensive than any annual or monthly membership at any traditional bike share, even NYC or DC. Robbie Webber Transportation geek All opinions are my own, and not necessarily those of any group or organization with which I am

Re: [Bikies] dockless bike share

2017-07-31 Thread Eric Sundquist via Bikies
They have flat rate for dockless. https://seattle.curbed.com/2017/7/28/16060052/spin-bike-share-monthly-pricing From: Robbie Webber via Bikies To: Scott Morris Rose Cc: Bikies Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 4:45 PM

Re: [Bikies] dockless bike share

2017-07-31 Thread Robbie Webber via Bikies
I understand the appeal of the dockless system for both cities (no major infrastructure to site in the right of way) and the occasional user (no membership fees.) But for someone who is planning on using the system on a regular basis, the per-hour charge can get pricey fast. Let's say you take

Re: [Bikies] dockless bike share

2017-07-31 Thread Spencer Gardner via Bikies
For a slightly less rosy take on dockless bike share in Seattle: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/07/dockless-bike-sharing-lands-in-seattle-and-leads-us-down-unsavory-alleyways/ The technology looks very promising. I hope the Seattle operators can work out the kinks.