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Originally Posted by Martian
I don't see this working as well for bikes, though. A fully serviceable bike can be had for less than $200 with all the necessities (helmet, bell/horn, lights), and maintenance is dirt cheap. Given the cost of ownership, it'd have to cost next to nothing to rent one in order for this to be competitive.
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From the link above:
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How to use a bike?
To use a bike, you have to register in the internet or insert a credit or Maestro card into the bike’s handle bar and log in (see 1). The first 30 minutes are free; after that, 5 DKK per 30 minutes will be charged. The fee per hour rises proportionally so that the bikes stay in circulation. There are stations everywhere in Copenhagen’s city centre (max. distance 300 metres). At all times, you can find out in the internet how many bikes are available at which stations. Commuters will be able to profit from a text message service informing them about available bikes. Train passengers will have the possibility to make a reservation 30 minutes in advance. By using the Bike Share System, you will get credit for other public transportation or discounts for various cultural events.
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5 DKK is about $1, so it's a free 30 minutes and then $1 per 30 minutes thereafter, with it increasing to "encourage" you to share and share alike.
I can't see it taking much more than an hour to get somewhere.
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