Following the huge success in London, ‘Boris Bikes’ have now come to Oxford. The £150,000 cycle hire scheme aims to ease traffic congestion in the area of Headington, Oxford.
Users of the so-called Oxonbike register for only £1 and then can rent bikes for free for up to 30 minutes to travel between seven cycle hire racks in Headington. After 30 minutes charges will vary depending on the length of time a cycle is hired.
Being trialled by Oxfordshire County Council for two years and operated by Grand Scheme Bike Share, the scheme has 30 bikes which will enable commuters to travel between Thornhill Park and Ride, Headington’s hospitals and university campuses.
Within the first week of its launch on 20 June, the scheme had 150 members and between them hired bikes nearly 200 times. Inevitably, the busiest times are the morning and evening rush hours but it appears that the bikes are being used as intended and taking cars off the streets of Headington.
Chancellors Estate Agents in Headington have a high number of hospital staff and students looking to rent property very close to Headington’s hospitals and universities. Jonathan Pincott, Associate Director, comments, “This is a great scheme for Oxford and it’s good to see the launch has been a success so far.” He adds, “This means renters can widen their choice of property as they can live slightly further away from where they work or study if they use the new cycle hire scheme.”
Visit the Oxonbike website to find out more about the scheme or contact Chancellors Headington on 01865 763464 to find out more about the local area. You can also view Chancellors online listing of property to rent in the Headington area, including student lettings.
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