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Starling Bikes

How to use Starling 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.

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Locate and unlock

Using the Starling Bikes app.

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Ride

Have fun and be safe.

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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 e-bikes, you only need to lock the front lock, no need to double lock.

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.

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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 use TravelSafe LiveChat or call 101. 

Ready to roll?

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

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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? 

About Starling

Starling believe anybody can be good with money. And they're on a mission to help everyone in the UK build life-changing money habits, and take active control of their finances with Starling's award-winning tools and products, as well as 24/7 UK-based customer support.

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