User:Yaminator/sandbox/VeloGo
| VeloGO | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | Social Bicycles |
| Locale | Ottawa, Ontario & Gatineau, Quebec (National Capital Region) |
| Transit type | Bicycle sharing system |
| Number of stations | 25 (2012) |
| Annual ridership | 44,335 (2011) |
| Website | https://velogo.ca/ |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 2015 |
| Operator(s) | CycleHop |
| Number of vehicles | 250 (2012) |
VeloGO is a public bicycle sharing system serving Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It replaced the Capital Bixi bike share in 2015 after the National Capital Commission (NCC) sold it to CycleHop. [1]
History[edit]
In January 2014, the parent company of BIXI, Public Bike System Company, filed for bankruptcy protection,[2][3] however, the NCC anticipated that the bike share service would return that year nonetheless.[4][5] In April 2014, the NCC announced that CycleHop would take over the bike share system in the city.[6][1]
Cost[edit]
VeloGO offers single-use prices and membership rates, with a basic and a plus option.[7]
There were several different payment options with Capital Bixi. Customers could either become members or pay per use.[8]
| Subscription | Duration | Cost | Trip included | Additional costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single trip | 30 minutes | $5 | Unlimited trips. First 30 minutes free per trip | $2.50 for 30 minute rides |
| Monthly basic | Monthly | $15 | Unlimited trips. First 1 hour free per trip | $2.50 for 30 minute rides |
| Monthly plus | Monthly | $30 | Unlimited trips. First 2 hours free per trip | $2.50 for 30 minute rides |
The bikes[edit]
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The bicycles are utility bicycles with a unisex step-through frame.
The one-piece aluminum frame and handlebars conceal cables in an effort to protect them from vandalism and inclement weather. The heavy-duty tires are designed to be puncture-resistant and are filled with nitrogen to maintain proper inflation pressure longer.[9] Twin LED rear lights are integrated into the frame, and the robust frame weighs approximately 18 kg. The bikes are designed by industrial designer Michel Dallaire and built in the Saguenay, Quebec region by Cycles Devinci, with aluminum provided by Rio Tinto Alcan.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Bixi bike share service to double in size after sale to Florida company". Ottawa Business Journal. April 22, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Austen, Ian (January 20, 2014). "Canadian Company Behind Bike-Sharing Programs Seeks Bankruptcy Protection". The New York Times. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Bixi bike service goes bust in Montreal, but expected to operate this year". Ottawa Business Journal. January 21, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "NCC expects Bixi to return despite parent company's bankruptcy". Ottawa Business Journal. January 22, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Ottawa Bixi program still a go despite bankruptcy protection". CBC News. January 21, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "NCC sells Ottawa bike-share service to US-based CycleHop". CBC News. April 17, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ "Memberships". VeloGO. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ "How it works | BIXI de la Capitale". Capital.bixi.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
- ^ Fisher, Jennifer (13 August 2013). "Divvy Bike Sharing May Come to Evanston". Evanston Patch. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ "Rio Tinto Alcan and BIXI: a partnership on a roll" (Press release). Rio Tinto Alcan. 2008-10-28. Retrieved 2009-09-14.