Melbourne Bike Share Scheme

Melbourne Bike Share Scheme is an innovative public transport option that’s perfect for quick trips around the city. Whether you’re commuting to work or exploring the sights, Melbourne Bike Share Scheme is a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around the city. With stations located throughout the city, you can easily pick up and drop off a bike whenever you need to. So why not give it a try and see how easy it is to pedal your way around Melbourne?

Melbourne Bike Share Scheme is a unique public-private partnership between the government and the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)? The stations and bicycles are owned by the government, and the RACV operates the system to provide a convenient and eco-friendly transportation option for the public. Did you know that there’s a bike-sharing network that’s been around since 2010? It’s pretty cool because it uses a system created by a Montreal-based company called Bixi. Right now, there are 600 bicycles available for use at 51 different stations.

How it Works and What it Cost

At the bike share docking station simply purchase the subscription that suits you using your credit/debit card. This could be a daily, weekly or annual subscription. A daily subscription costs $3.00 and a weekly subscription costs $8.00. For trips under 30 minutes there is no additional charge, all you pay is the subscription fee. For longer journeys usage fees for Melbourne bike share scheme are calculated according to how long you are using the bike for. Rates are charged directly from your credit card.

Remember that for every journey you make using bike share, the first 30 minutes cost as little as $3.00. That is a really good incentive to keep active by using the system. Take a bike when you need it, and then return it to one of the 50 bike stations throughout the city.

Docking Stations of Melbourne Bike Share Scheme

Melbourne Bike Share Scheme docking stations are situated in popular areas such as Melbourne University, RMIT University as well as Flinders Street Station. There are also near the corner of Bourke and Swanston Street and at six other central city locations. Helmets are supplied free of charge and must be worn at all times.

A downloadable map is available for easy reference. The map is easy on the eye and lists all of the stations, along with formal and informal bike paths. Make your next trip through the city a hassle free and healthy one. Finally, join thousands of others and start using the Melbourne Bike Share Scheme.