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Starling Bank Bikes

How to use Starling Bank Bikes

The bikes and new e-bikes are available to hire on the app. The scheme is powered by Beryl who operate the bikes on behalf of the Bee Network.

starling bank bike user unlocking a bike

Locate and unlock

Using the Starling Bank Bikes app.

Person riding a starling bank bike in Manchester

Ride

Have fun and be safe.

Person pushing up front lock on starling bank bike

Return and relock

To finish your ride, push the bike into a stand and secure both locks on the front and rear of the bike. With our new e-bikes, you only need to lock the front lock, no need to double lock.

Say hello to our all-new e-bikes

Starling Bank Bikes just got an upgrade! The e-bikes are now lighter and have a bigger basket, giving you more room to store your things whilst you ride.

You can still hire the new e-bikes in the same way - through the Starling Bank Bike app. You’ll see a map with nearby bikes and bays, then simply unlock the bike using your phone. Either tap your device on the NFC tag, which on the new e-bikes is on the frame’s downtube, or enter the six-digit bike code.

When you’re done, park the e-bike in a stand, apply the front lock, and tap ‘End Ride’ in the app. That’s it – no need to touch the rear lock anymore on the new e-bikes.

What are you waiting for? Download the app today and get riding!

New ebike with a bee network bus behind

Our new e-bikes

new ebike showing how to unlock

Frames on the new e-bikes showing how to unlock

Price

The bikes can be hired on a Pay As You Ride (PAYR) basis. Pedal bikes cost 50p to unlock and 5p per minute to ride. E-bikes cost £1 to unlock and 10p per minute to ride.

Minute bundles

You can also save money on your ride with minute bundles. Buy between £5 and £40 of minutes in advance and pay just 5p a minute to ride both standard and e-bikes. There are no unlock fees for standard bikes when you purchase a minute bundle.

Starling bank bike hire customer riding a bike in Manchester

Seen a bike somewhere it shouldn’t be?

If you spot something wrong, it’s quick and easy to let us know: 

Seen something criminal, like theft or vandalism? You can discreetly LiveChat Greater Manchester Police or call 101. 

Ready to roll?

It's simple to get started - all you need to do is download the Starling Bank Bikes app, find a bike and start riding.

Two cyclists using starling bank bike hire in Manchester

Want to know more?

Got questions about the current bike station locations? How to get started? How to use the scheme correctly? And how not to get charged a fee for incorrect use? 

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