Dalek Boy Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Saw one being ridden in Denaby Main today, without it's locking mechanism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean55788 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Apologies if this has already been posted but Ofo is a bit of a shady company in regards of accepting that they have overstretched in their expansion and blaming vandalism for the withdraw of schemes. The below is a good read to anyone interested https://www.wired.co.uk/article/ofo-bike-share-leaving-sheffield-norwich-leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin C Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 It's not just Sheffield where the lowlife spoil it for everyone else then:- https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/aug/22/bike-sharing-scheme-mobike-threatens-to-pull-out-of-manchester?CMP=twt_gu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 23, 2018 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkleyIan Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesjoe Posted August 24, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Docked bikes don't get vandalised, but they cost a lot more to setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkleyIan Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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