Cyclone   10 #685 Posted August 23, 2018 Mobike being interviewed on Radio Four right now about their warning that they might pull out of Manchester due to high levels of vandalism... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WalkleyIan   10 #686 Posted August 24, 2018 Nearby Liverpool doesn't have half as many problems with the long running and more secure Citybike scheme: https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/citybike-station-620x390.jpg  which is basically the same scheme we used to have in Sheffield only ours were blue. In fact, I think our original docked bikes ended being sold on to Liverpool for spare parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crookesjoe   10 #687 Posted August 24, 2018 Nearby Liverpool doesn't have half as many problems with the long running and more secure Citybike scheme: https://liverpoolexpress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/citybike-station-620x390.jpg  In all fairness though, bicycles are the main mode of transport in Liverpool.  Cars are a luxury on merseyside, and because everyone already has a bike there is no need to hire a citybike and then vandalise it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cyclone   10 #688 Posted August 24, 2018 Docked bikes don't get vandalised, but they cost a lot more to setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WalkleyIan   10 #689 Posted August 25, 2018 Docked bikes don't get vandalised, but they cost a lot more to setup.  indeed. The university has no plans to go back into the docked bike market. It was well used but always a loss maker. Waiting to see if Mobike want in  You may have seen all the docking station have now been removed across the city Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
