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Turnkey Bike Share for Cities, Towns & Parks Departments

Want to Run Your Own Bike Share Instead of Relying on a Provider?

If you are looking to bring bike share to your community or parks department, On Bike Share has the system and experience to help make this practical and manageable. Our system includes everything you need to operate your own bike share program - whether for free or as a paid rental service. Our small-system approach allows you to create a system to meet your needs and budget. We provide you with premium bikes, docking racks, access control, training, and support. Everything you need to make this a valuable service for your community.
Our Bike Share System Includes Everything You Need
  • Bicycles with Smart Locks - Bikes are specially designed for fun, comfort, and reliability. Features 7-speed gearing, Alloy frames, and Bluetooth controlled electronic lock.
  • Docking Racks- Simple installation into concrete - No electrical needed. Offers maximum flexibility of bike station configurations.
  • Smartphone App - Allows riders to rent bikes and pay for rentals. Uses the phone's Bluetooth to unlock bike. Flexible rental rates and automated deposits into your bank account.
  • Admin Software - Cloud-based software tracks bike checkouts, provides access control, records payments, and offers customizable billing plans.
  • All proceeds go directly to you. We do not collect or take any of your rental fees.

You Set the Rules

You can configure the system for your unique needs. You get to set the rules. No relying on an outsider provider.

Let The App do the Work

Riders choose from your rental options add credit card information into the App.
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Common Questions

Why would we choose On Bike Share for our community?On Bike Share specializes is privately operated bike share programs - where our customers own and operate their bike share program. This allows them to build a system that meets their budget, timeframe, service levels and community engagement goals. So if you're looking to bring a small, community-focused bike share program to your are, then we may be a really good fit. Can we charge Rental Fees? Yes. You can offer the bikes as a free amenity or charge rentals rates. It's your system. Our Rental Rate Module lets you set rates, the times, and the amount you want to charge. Deciding how much to charge varies by area based on location, target audience, season, etc. How Durable Are Your Bikes from Weather and Sun? Our bicycles are made with premium components specifically chosen to last longer and look nicer than other bikes. This includes weather-sealed Shimano internal gearing, so all the gearing is protected and lifetime lubricated inside the rear hub (no maintenance!). The frame and all components - rims, handlebar, stem, seat post, etc are all aluminum (no rust!). We also use rust-buster chains that are coated to reduce rust. And everything on the bike is powder-coated which is more durable than paint. Since we have been in the bike business for 20 years, we know what makes a bike last. Are these Electric Bikes?No, our premium bicycles are traditional pedal bikes -- not e-bikes. Pedal bikes are less expensive, less maintenance, less liability and safer than e-bikes. If you are new to running a bike share or bike rental business, and/or not a bike mechanic, e-bikes will add significant levels of risk and operational complexity to your business.
Where Can I Install the Bike Racks?The docking racks do not need any power. They just need to get installed into concrete (not asphalt). This light infrastructure approach makes it easier to find locations where the bikes are accessible to your riders. If the best locations for your bike share program are on public land, you will need to coordinate with your city/town administration about securing these locations.
How are the bikes maintained?You own the bikes, so you maintain them. But the good news is that our bikes require significantly less maintenance than many other bikes. Part of this is due to the Shimano internal gearing which eliminates gear adjustments and tune-ups. If you are tempted to pay someone else to maintain your bikes, be sure to built this into your business plan. This may be one of your highest operating expenses, so by servicing your own bikes, it is also the best way to retain your profits.
What if Someone Steals a Bike?The bikes are not GPS tracked. If you want to track the bikes we recommend Apple AirTags -- they are inexpensive, discrete, easy to use, and have a long battery life. We don't tend to recommend GPS because GPS devices are expensive, require a monthly subscription, have a limited range, and a short battery life -- so they add operational complexity to the system. With this said, if someone steals the bike, you do have their name, phone #, email address and credit card, so you have the right to pursue both legal and financial recourse.