Public bike scheme set for launch
Nearly 200 bicycles under a public bike scheme are set to be unveiled in Galway City later this month.
The bikes – which are all branded ‘Coca-Cola Zero’ under a sponsorship agreement – can be hired once a customer has registered for a €5 annual subscription (increasing to €10 next January).
The bikes are then free for the first half-hour; 50c for up to one hour; €1.50 for up to two hours; €3.50 for up to three hours; €6.50 for up to four hours and then €2 for every extra half-hour.
The scheme – similar to one in Dublin which has proven hugely popular – launches in Galway next Monday week (November 24) with 195 bikes across 18 docking stations.
Customers can pre-register at bikeshare.ie and will receive a ‘welcome pack’ in the post containing details of the scheme and a subscription card.
Gerry Murphy, CEO of the National Transport Authority said: “We’re delighted to announce that the Coca-Cola Zero Bikes scheme will go live in Galway. The bikes will be an exciting new addition to the cities of Limerick, Cork and Galway for business and recreational users alike.”
Coca-Cola is investing €3m over five years in the project, supporting the operation of the bikes.
Frank O'Donnell, General Manager of Coca-Cola HBC: “Our investment is part of our wider commitment to help encourage active healthy lifestyles and we hope this scheme will enable more people integrate cycling into their everyday lives, with the option of a healthier and happier commute.”
Android and iPhone apps will be released to coincide with the launch in Galway.