@@VisitTorontoVideos I took a bike from the subway station at Queen and University went to Mt Sinai for my appointment, then had to ride just as far away to find a location that had a free bike slot that worked. I had to keep checking location after location. I was super late, it was entirely inconvenient. I haven't used a bike until today, 4 years later.
What does this 30 minutes docking thing mean? What if you just want to get a bike and then just ride around, maybe stop by a beach, go eat somewhere, for a few hours.
That means you will be charged a lot of money. They are designed as commuter bikes. If you want a bike to use for the day, then you need to rent a bike from someone else. There are many bike rental places around the city.
Take a bike to the beach, dock it there. If you have a trip that takes more than 30 minutes, find an empty dock, dock it, then you can sign it out for another 30 minutes.
It’s really straightforward, you dock your bike before each 30 minute trip is up. Consider docking like parking. You don’t bring your bike on the beach, you dock/park it first and then walk to the beach. When you’re done with the beach you go get the bike to travel within 30 minutes to your next spot/activity.
So if I pay $3.25 for a single trip and ride for longer than 30 minutes, do I need to insert my credit card again somewhere to pay the extra $4 ? On the bike share website it says for pay-as-you-go you deposit $1, and then pay by .12 per minute--do you pay for the time in advance or after docking the bike?
Basically, in all cases they charge your credit card at the end of the ride. Each bike has its own identifier. When the bike leaves the dock, the system knows the minute and second it left. When you return it to the dock at your destination, the system knows the minute and second it has been returned and calculates how long you’ve had it. You then get charged for the ride. The new pay as you go system just started on April 3rd 2023.
I don’t think I answered your question. You only have to give your card at the beginning of the ride. It processes all the charges when the bike is returned.
If you are running out of your 30 minutes. Stop at the station with no docks available and tap the kiosk. There is an option to extend your ride by 15 minutes (no cost) to get you to the next station with available docks.
Bikeshare has just updated their kiosks. You now tap “I have a pass” and follow the instructions to get a 15 minute time credit so you have time to get to a station with an available dock
The sticker that explains that you have to wait for the green light has been removed, and thankfully the bike kept falling out because the bike stand was on a hill or I'd have been out $1200
There are 630 stations across Toronto. If you have a day pass, you can put the bike in a dock at the station. When your ready to continue riding, use your day pass code to take another bike.
Someone who only needs to do one 30 minute trip obviously. It can easily be the case of someone who takes the bike to work or to home from work or other activity.
Every bike share should have a kiosk. You can't get a 45 minute pass. But there are so many around town that you can easily return the bike and get a new one within the allotted time. Once you do it a couple of times you will see how easy it is to use.
@@VisitTorontoVideos I just learned that stations without a kiosk are called "smart stations". In the bikeshare FAQ it says they are listed on the map. I am trying out to find out where the smart stations are so I know where not to go so that I can get to one with a kiosk. My map doesn't seem to show the smart stations. Can you help me out please?
I found this on their site: Smart Stations are located throughout our system. 'SMART' is in the station name on our System Map and CycleFinder/PBSC, so you can identify which type of station it is before arriving.
There is a new video - the link is in the description- of the new pricing structure of Bike Share and it shows you step by step paying and choosing options.
$99 a year for a pass that includes electric bikes. If something goes wrong with a bike. Get it back to a dock. Once you’ve placed it in the dock there is a wrench button on the dock. Press it. The availability light will turn red and bikeshare is notified to come check out the bike.
If it’s more than a flat tire, there’s a 1-800 number on the handle bars. You can call in and let them know what’s wrong with the bike. I’ve done that a couple of times and have never been charged for repairs.
Never worked with me, when I hit the green button to unlock it, it asks me to turn the Bluetooth on, and it’s already on, never seen the QR code icon!!
Yes there are electric bikes. On the electric bikes, there is a battery meter in the center of the handle bars. You should try to get an electric bike earlier in the day. By evening they are all usually dead, waiting for the bikeshare team to come and recharge them. In the PBSC app, if you tap on a bike dock location, it will tell you if any electric bikes are available at that location.
Suggestion: station bike stations near parking garages and provide Drivers with access to a free ride. Maybe the Toronto Parking Authority can leverage the bike share program it manages to encourage parking at their garages since drivers have to pay for parking anyway. Drivers don't have to park near their work, especially in the downtown core. They can park at a spacious parking garage where there's less congestion and then bike the rest of the way to another bike station located near their work. The Toronto Parking Authority can make their money back and then some by encouraging more parking at their emptier garages while also lowering traffic congestion because there's less vehicles on the road and less of them concentrated in the same area at the same time. Then more people can reach their destinations more quickly.
There are bike share depots everywhere downtown. When you get off the bike return it and lock it up. Then theft won't happen. If you have a day pass, you get a new bike when you are ready to continue your ride.
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Yo I've been living downtown Toronto for 19 years and yesterday was the first time I used bike share . That's legit fun
Thank you so very much. This was very helpful. 💛 Today will be my very 1st rental.
Are they all electric bikes??
Thanks for the video. So helpful 🙏🏻
This visit was great. Yesterday was my first day using one of these.
Sounds great. Rent a bike. Then spend thirty minutes getting to the next station. Then do it again. Fantastic!
Actually the stations are only a block apart, so you don’t really need to race. Most places around the city are easily within a 30 minute ride.
@@VisitTorontoVideos I took a bike from the subway station at Queen and University went to Mt Sinai for my appointment, then had to ride just as far away to find a location that had a free bike slot that worked. I had to keep checking location after location. I was super late, it was entirely inconvenient. I haven't used a bike until today, 4 years later.
What does this 30 minutes docking thing mean? What if you just want to get a bike and then just ride around, maybe stop by a beach, go eat somewhere, for a few hours.
That means you will be charged a lot of money. They are designed as commuter bikes. If you want a bike to use for the day, then you need to rent a bike from someone else. There are many bike rental places around the city.
Take a bike to the beach, dock it there. If you have a trip that takes more than 30 minutes, find an empty dock, dock it, then you can sign it out for another 30 minutes.
It’s really straightforward, you dock your bike before each 30 minute trip is up. Consider docking like parking. You don’t bring your bike on the beach, you dock/park it first and then walk to the beach. When you’re done with the beach you go get the bike to travel within 30 minutes to your next spot/activity.
@@sharinglungs3226so if I take a 24hr- $7 plan, can i use another bicycle after every 30mins of docking?
This was helpful! Thanks!
Thank you for this amazing content
So if I pay $3.25 for a single trip and ride for longer than 30 minutes, do I need to insert my credit card again somewhere to pay the extra $4 ?
On the bike share website it says for pay-as-you-go you deposit $1, and then pay by .12 per minute--do you pay for the time in advance or after docking the bike?
Basically, in all cases they charge your credit card at the end of the ride. Each bike has its own identifier. When the bike leaves the dock, the system knows the minute and second it left. When you return it to the dock at your destination, the system knows the minute and second it has been returned and calculates how long you’ve had it. You then get charged for the ride. The new pay as you go system just started on April 3rd 2023.
I don’t think I answered your question. You only have to give your card at the beginning of the ride. It processes all the charges when the bike is returned.
@@VisitTorontoVideos That's great. Thank you!
Do we get a bike riding helmet along with it or do we have to carry our own helmet?
Or you can buy a bike.
How about when there is jo vacant space in the dock to return it?
If you are running out of your 30 minutes. Stop at the station with no docks available and tap the kiosk. There is an option to extend your ride by 15 minutes (no cost) to get you to the next station with available docks.
Bikeshare has just updated their kiosks. You now tap “I have a pass” and follow the instructions to get a 15 minute time credit so you have time to get to a station with an available dock
The sticker that explains that you have to wait for the green light has been removed, and thankfully the bike kept falling out because the bike stand was on a hill or I'd have been out $1200
Thanks a lot
Thank you
That is very helpful
Suppose I want to do some quick shopping at Walmart en route. Where do I securely park the bike?
There are 630 stations across Toronto. If you have a day pass, you can put the bike in a dock at the station. When your ready to continue riding, use your day pass code to take another bike.
You’ll have to find the nearest docking station to Walmart. This is where planning ahead helps as the docking stations may not be in the best place.
Thank you for the video! Do you need internet for the app?
Yes. The app does require internet.
Why would anyone get the 30 min pass for $3.25 when there's an all day pass available for $7?
Just for trails peole buy that pass
If I am new to bike share, I would rent it for a short ride of less than 30 min to test it out.
Someone who only needs to do one 30 minute trip obviously. It can easily be the case of someone who takes the bike to work or to home from work or other activity.
What about the 12¢ per minute deal???
There is still a pay as you go option. It is $1 unlock fee and $0.12/minute. All pricing is on their site.
Can I buy 45min annual pass from the kiosk? Does every bikeshare station have a kiosk? I can't waste my phones battery and I have no data!
Every bike share should have a kiosk. You can't get a 45 minute pass. But there are so many around town that you can easily return the bike and get a new one within the allotted time. Once you do it a couple of times you will see how easy it is to use.
@@VisitTorontoVideos I just learned that stations without a kiosk are called "smart stations". In the bikeshare FAQ it says they are listed on the map. I am trying out to find out where the smart stations are so I know where not to go so that I can get to one with a kiosk. My map doesn't seem to show the smart stations. Can you help me out please?
I found this on their site: Smart Stations are located throughout our system. 'SMART' is in the station name on our System Map and CycleFinder/PBSC, so you can identify which type of station it is before arriving.
So if you are planning your route on a computer, just avoid stations with the word "SMART" and you should be okay.
Can I pay for TWO bikes at the same time (ie. for both me and my bf)?
The kiosk lets you pay for up to 4 bikes at once.
There is a new video - the link is in the description- of the new pricing structure of Bike Share and it shows you step by step paying and choosing options.
so you either use the code or the APP, right?
Yes. Either a code from the kiosk or the app.
So if i pay $15 which means i can use for 3 days, still needs to dock after every 30 mins ?
Yes. You only have the bike for 30 minutes at a time. You can have as many 30 minute rides as you want in those 3 days.
What's the the logic behind this?? If one is paying 15 CAD for 3 days means 72 hours, why do we have to lock it after every 30 minutes?
@@HiteshP22to avoid places like Uber renting the bikes all day long
Hi how much is it per year for electric bike? And what happens if it goes bad while riding it?
$99 a year for a pass that includes electric bikes. If something goes wrong with a bike. Get it back to a dock. Once you’ve placed it in the dock there is a wrench button on the dock. Press it. The availability light will turn red and bikeshare is notified to come check out the bike.
@@VisitTorontoVideos what happens if they check it and something is wrong will I get charged money?
If it’s more than a flat tire, there’s a 1-800 number on the handle bars. You can call in and let them know what’s wrong with the bike. I’ve done that a couple of times and have never been charged for repairs.
@@VisitTorontoVideos good to know thanks
Never worked with me, when I hit the green button to unlock it, it asks me to turn the Bluetooth on, and it’s already on, never seen the QR code icon!!
That sucks. All I can suggest is calling Bike Share customer service when you are in that situation.
Thanks
Are they electric bike??
If yes then how do we know which all are electric
Yes there are electric bikes. On the electric bikes, there is a battery meter in the center of the handle bars. You should try to get an electric bike earlier in the day. By evening they are all usually dead, waiting for the bikeshare team to come and recharge them. In the PBSC app, if you tap on a bike dock location, it will tell you if any electric bikes are available at that location.
Suggestion: station bike stations near parking garages and provide Drivers with access to a free ride.
Maybe the Toronto Parking Authority can leverage the bike share program it manages to encourage parking at their garages since drivers have to pay for parking anyway.
Drivers don't have to park near their work, especially in the downtown core. They can park at a spacious parking garage where there's less congestion and then bike the rest of the way to another bike station located near their work.
The Toronto Parking Authority can make their money back and then some by encouraging more parking at their emptier garages while also lowering traffic congestion because there's less vehicles on the road and less of them concentrated in the same area at the same time.
Then more people can reach their destinations more quickly.
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There are bike share depots everywhere downtown. When you get off the bike return it and lock it up. Then theft won't happen. If you have a day pass, you get a new bike when you are ready to continue your ride.
Can I do uber eats with these bikes??
I think so. As long as you pay the membership/fees no one is paying attention to who is riding the bike and where they are going.
That a stupid system only 30 minute, that is a huge hassle and expensive.
They changed their policies earlier this year. We made an updated pricing video: th-cam.com/video/Myg14gnN0Z0/w-d-xo.html