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Bicycle rental kiosks a big hit in Columbus, Indiana

November 23, 2016

ColumBIKE bicycle rental kiosks have proven a big hit in Columbus, Indiana, according to The Republic. In the first six months of operation, all 78 bikes have been utilized and a grand total of 2,892 trips have been taken.

ColumBIKE relies on the integration of hardware and software to keep track of members and bikes, and all the interactions between users and bikes. Proprietary GPS and RFID technologies make it possible for bike sharing to be smart that it is simple for users.

All rides are tracked by the system and associated with members. Data such as distance, duration, calories burned and carbon offset are captured and uploaded to personal web pages at Bcycle.com.

Monthly passes, at $20, and annual passes, at $80, are available, providing 30-minute intervals for that month or year. Those without a pass pay $8 for a 24-hour rental, checking the bike in at a docking station every 30 minutes to avoid additional fees.