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.
Ride
Have fun and be safe.
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.
Seen a bike somewhere it shouldn’t be?
If you spot something wrong, it’s quick and easy to let us know:
Starling Bikes app chat: Instant message in the top right of your screen
Beryl website: Chat function in the bottom right corner
Phone: 0161 244 1000
Email: support@beryl.cc
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.
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 Bank
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