London’s cycle hire system, called “Boris Bikes” or “Santander Bikes”, can be a good way to cycle around London. I’ll walk you through how to rent a bike in London, what the boris bikes cost, and other tips for cycling around London with the city bike hire system.
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31 Comments
I would be terrified to use the bikes in London with all that traffic.
Is there any fine if we not park in docking??
Isn't 2 pounds for every 30 mins expensive. Here in Bangalore, we have Yulu bikes, they're quite cheap comparatively, just 10 Rupees for an hour (0.11 Pounds). Cycling should be encouraged by the govt with lesser pricing to combat air pollution.
Can you put it back at the same place
Why cant you pay by coins
You can also get a key so you don’t have to line up and get a bike
Is there any speed limits
Hello, did the rules change since 2018?
For buying the bike how much cost sister
So useful, thank you!
But can it be paid with Apple Pay/contactless?
how is she from london she has an American accent
Am I the only one wayyyy to scared to bike in Ldn? Really wish I had the courage
hello i was only riding these bikes for a little over an hour but i ended up paying 10£
Can't believe an American has more understanding than me on how the docking system works loooool. I've always known about docking the bikes before 30 minutes, but how to get another bike after that was were I always got stuck. I always thought I could use the same code, which never worked and I often gave up at that point. Now I know I just need to use the card I used to pay initially and I shouldn't be charged £2 again.
I am planning my tour to London. Does the machine accept visa debit card or rupay cards and in addition do we have to be member of it before we take the bike or just whoever with a debit card can rent it.
Be quick to reply plz
Thanks for explaining its very interesting.
I found that they can work out quite expensive for fun riding, or are a pain, because the 30 minute period is too short. By the time you have cycled a bit, you spend a lot of time faffing about making sure you can find and dock somewhere. Stopped using them.
I have a question i hire bicycle other day
I use my debit card I did return the bikes under 30 minute but after little while I try it the code it was invalid I did understand it 24-hour access for £2
If you return the bikes within 30 minute every time I use it in that day do I need to use my debit card will I be still charged £2 for 24-hour
Under 30 minute it's free
so if I use it for 29 mins and then I put it back, if I get a different bike right after, will I still have to pay £2 extra or can I just use it for 29 mins and not pay any extra
Can you adjust these bicycle seats according to your height and comfort?
They're great, but I'd rather you could pay for just one journey if you want to and I think the 30 minute maximum kind of kills it
Can a tourist use Oyster card to rent the bicycle?
Very informative , thank you!
You might want to add, that one should ride on the left side 🙂
Thank you.
Is helmet important?
It would be awesome if they had a few with kid seats.
Can e-bikes be ridden on pathways along the Thames?
The pricing is very confusing
Ok, so they are bikes to ride only. Having dinner or coffee somewhere will add to the price.
I have seen very few videos that can explain what they are trying to say so clearly.