Santander Cycles Leicester
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| Santander Cycles Leicester | |
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| Overview | |
| Locale | Leicester, United Kingdom |
| Transit type | Bicycle sharing system |
| Number of stations | 39 [1] |
| Annual ridership | 47,500 [2] |
| Website | Santander Cycles Leicester |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 14 April 2021 |
| Operator(s) | Ride On |
Santander Cycles Leicester was an electric bicycle sharing scheme covering the city of Leicester, United Kingdom. The scheme was a joint venture between Leicester City Council, the operator Ride On, Enzen Global as delivery partner and additional funding provided through sponsorship with Santander.[3]
After a small-scale launch to key workers,[4] the scheme was publicly launched on 14 April 2021 with 13 docking stations. A further 35 docking stations were planned.[3] The scheme ended in February 2023 after the company running it went into administration.[5]
The cycle scheme is not to be confused with Santander Cycles which is run by Transport for London and only caters to the London area.
Usage[edit]
To use the scheme, online registration is required and the purchase of a plan. Pay as you go, monthly and annual memberships are all available. Once a plan is activated, bikes can be reserved and unlocked at the docks using the dedicated smartphone application.[2]
Docking stations[edit]
0.6miles
City centre[edit]
- Bonners Ln
- Charles Street - City Hall
- Charles Street - Haymarket Bus Stn
- Foundry Sq - Morningside Arena
- Gallowtree Gate
- Great Central St
- Greyfriars
- Haymarket
- Leicester Railway Station
- Peacock Lane
- Rutland Street - LCB Depot
- St.Margaret's Bus Station
- The Magazine
- Welford Rd - Royal Infirmary A & E
- Wellington Street
- Wharf St North
Wider city[edit]
- Almond Rd - Leicester College
- Aylestone Recreation Ground
- Belgrave Roundabout
- Briton Street
- Carlton Park - Santander HQ
- County Hall
- Exploration Drive - The Dock
- Glenfield Hospital - South Entrance
- Glenfield Hospital Main Entrance
- Granville Rd - De Montfort Hall
- Lancaster Rd - Fire Stn
- Leicester University - Main Campus
- London Road Tankie Smith
- Malabar Rd
- Maynard Rd
- National Space Centre
- Queens Road
- Saffron Lane
- Sparkenhoe ST - Health Centre
- Stephenson Dr
- Tudor Road-Paget Road
- Upperton Road, Great Central Way
- Walkers Deli & Sausage – Dysart Way
- Western Boulevard - Liberty Statue
References[edit]
- ^ "Bike Share - Station status". Open Data Leicester. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Major expansion to city's e-bike share scheme". Leicester City Council. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Leicester's e-bike share opens to all city residents". Leicester City Council. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ Martin, Dan (20 January 2021). "Leicester key workers the first to get access to new public hire e-bikes". Leicester Mercury. Reach PLC. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ Richardson, Hannah (23 February 2023). "End of e-bike scheme in Leicester as company goes bust". LeicestershireLive. Retrieved 3 July 2023.