Dockless Bike Shares Eye Sore??

GreyRabbit on 15/10/2017 - 11:54
Last edited 15/10/2017 - 11:54

Has anyone else noticed the eye sores that are dockless bike shares? I loved shared bikes that were in London and some that are available in Melbourne but jeez, these yellow and red bikes that are all over sydney are getting out of control.

SMH highlighted some cases where pranksters have just messed with the bikes. EDIT: link to SMH http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/pranksters-cause-headaches-for-syd…

Are you guys using it?

Should we even have them?

Personally, I dont think Sydney is the best place for such things. Docked ones might be a much better solution.

Travel

Comments

  • RockyRaccoon on 15/10/2017 - 11:56
    +2

    where pranksters have just messed with the bikes

    Yep good old ozzie pranksters - such Dheads spoil it every time.

    But they can all have a laugh while clutching their stubbie

    • altomic on 15/10/2017 - 12:03
      +4

      "farkin good one Dazza, hahahaha, letz go back to ya place and root ya sista"

      • Diji1 on 15/10/2017 - 13:12
        +1

        Oi, leave Shazza out of this!

      • airal3rt on 15/10/2017 - 13:53
        +1

        These bikes are in Sydney not Tasmania.

        • altomic on 16/10/2017 - 09:57

          Jolly good show Darren, hohohohoho, shall we return to your house of abode and initiate sexual intercourse with your sibling of the female gender?

    • scotty on 20/10/2017 - 09:28

      Yep good old ozzie pranksters

      • good — not really
      • old — definitely
      • ozzie — but with that NYC shirt?
      • pranksters — not sure whether he did it for LOLs
  • altomic on 15/10/2017 - 12:00
    +6

    it was highlighted as a problem in Beijing. I loved using the bikes whilst there. so handy. made the trip so much more productive and fun.

    if people weren't cockheads and thought it was funny to "prank" then there would be less of a problem.

    use them responsibly and it's not an issue.

    this is why we can't have nice things.

    • fossilfuel on 15/10/2017 - 14:24
      +2

      I've seen docked biking in Hangzhou and New York before (either Melbourne or Brisbane, don't remember which city). Bikes were in excellent condition, mainly because the person taking it out is responsible for not destroying it before it reaches the next docking station.

      The biggest issue with the dockless system is that anything can be done to or with the bikes because they're not secured to a solid structure. I've heard of people dumping them in rivers, throwing them over a street sign/pole, throwing the bikes at other people, leaving them in unsafe areas. I've seen parts and helmets getting stolen as well as bikes getting defaced. People can be dicks by buying a cheap chain to lock up a dockless bike to a structure. I can't see how anyone is profiting/benefiting from this.

      Docked bikes are the way to go. They assume that the rider has a responsibility to return the bike and make sure it's not damaged. Bikes can't be easily removed from the docking stations, leading to a decrease in unlawful behaviour. Docking stations could also have extra security measures such as cameras and appropriate lighting - bikes will never be left in unsafe spaces. The biggest challenge would be to have enough slots for bikes at the docking station.

      If we're gonna have a good biking system, the next step would be to identify areas of high usage and build docking stations at those locations. Especially in the suburbs, having docked biking between the shops and the train station would be highly beneficial. In the CBD or higher crowd areas, it'll reduce the need for buses, people will get exercise and it'll lead to changes to make the environment more cyclist friendly.

  • watwatwat on 15/10/2017 - 12:07

    "I loved shared bikes that were in London" - well… oBike is also in London so that aspect is the same.

    • GreyRabbit on 15/10/2017 - 14:11
      +1

      I moreso meant the Santander Cycles (or Boris bikes). The ones that have docking stations with really good yearly rates. Also I feel as if because their city is more dense, it makes it so much more worth while. I could ride from Vauxhall to work no problem. Here… Bankstown to City.. good luck not getting killed along the way

  • fruit on 15/10/2017 - 12:36
    +1

    yawn

  • brokenglish on 15/10/2017 - 12:36

    No no no
    The idea is good but it needs to be regulated.
    It will soon grow into this https://www.businessinsider.com.au/china-is-struggling-to-co…

  • chumbucket on 15/10/2017 - 13:20
    +4

    They could very well save a life. A guy in Melb threw one at that kid driving through the CBD a few weeks back.

    • steven6 on 15/10/2017 - 14:43

      Police could use them instead of stingers/spike strips

  • KaTst3R on 15/10/2017 - 13:26

    Just spotted one bike in the ditch…

  • AdosHouse on 15/10/2017 - 16:17
    +2

    So the problem isn't with the business model, it's the absolute F-heads in society.

  • misfitt1911 on 15/10/2017 - 16:55

    I have never seen anyone ride the yellow bikes.

  • try2bhelpful on 16/10/2017 - 08:59

    The problem is the lack of a docking station means they are dumped anywhere. I’ve seen them blocking roads, parking spots, sprawled on the footpaths, etc. Maybe there needs to be designated spots the owners can negotiate with councils for responsible parking. At the moment this is like a toddler strewing his toys around without consideration for others.

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