Tag Archives: Beryl

New contract period begins for Beryl BCP scheme

A new era is underway for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) shared bike, e-bike and e-scooter scheme as it heads towards a number of major milestones this year. Run by Beryl in partnership with BCP Council, the scheme’s new contract period began this week and will continue for another …

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Beryl scheme expands to Saltash

Shared transport operator, Beryl and partners Cornwall Council are extending the region’s e-bike share scheme to Saltash. From Tuesday, March 26, 44 Beryl e-bikes will be available to use from 15 new Beryl bays across Saltash and Plymouth. To celebrate the extension, Beryl is offering free unlocking and 10 minutes …

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GMCA funding to boost Beryl presence in Manchester

Starling Bank Bikes operator, Beryl, is set to increase its presence in Manchester and contribute to the wider regional economy. Funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will be used to boost the company’s commercial functions, with the opening of a new city centre office at Embankment and the creation …

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Beryl and Herefordshire Council celebrate the impact of e-bikes in first year

Beryl and scheme partners Herefordshire Council are celebrating the impact of the introduction of e-bikes, after they replaced almost 21,000 private road transport journeys in their first year. Since being introduced alongside the region’s shared bikes in February 2023, the vehicles have clocked up nearly 90,000 journeys across nearly 243,000km. …

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Leeds City Bikes launches more flexible and cost-effective way to pay

Leeds City Bikes – a fully electric public bike hire service delivered by Beryl in partnership with Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority – are now cheaper and more accessible following the launch of a new payment option. Riders can save money by paying for their journeys …

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Beryl bid to boost e-scooter skills

Beryl is running an initiative to sharpen skills, boost confidence and reinforce the importance of responsible riding. The Scoot Happy Tour offers Beryl riders a variety of ways and incentives to boost their knowledge and abilities when using e-scooters in Birmingham. In-person sessions, which are an accessible two-hour course run …

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Beryl celebrates third anniversary for BCP e-scooter trial

Beryl and BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) Council’s e-scooter scheme has clocked up another year of reducing congestion and improving air quality across the region. Launched on Monday, January 25, 2021 in partnership with BCP Council, the Department for Transport (DfT) pilot scheme has clocked up 936,000 journeys over more …

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Beryl to deliver shared transport services across BCP until 2028

Sustainable shared transport in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is set for a number of improvements over the next five years, after Beryl were re-appointed as scheme operators by BCP Council. Having run the current bike, e-bike and e-scooter scheme in partnership with the council since June 2019, the home-grown operator …

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Beryl Rider Report highlights positive impact of shared transport schemes

Beryl has released its fourth annual Rider Report, a survey of thousands of riders used to identify behaviours, motivations, impacts and barriers. The report surveyed more than 3,000 people across 12 scheme areas that have signed up to use Beryl. This year, Beryl has had a positive impact on riders’ …

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Beryl adds e-cargo bikes to Hereford bike share scheme

Beryl and Herefordshire Council are launching an innovative new addition to the bike and e-bike share scheme. From November 30, four new e-cargo bikes will be available to hire across the city – the first time that they have been provided alongside other modes of sustainable transport as part of …

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