We’re now gearing up to launch to the public again in Sutton Coldfield plus Wolverhampton from early March.
Our micromobility platform provides everything from the rider app to the on-bike tech. West Midlands bikes feature our signature NFC unlock pad to enable a quick and easy unlock via a smartphone. As well as our rear burner light and Laserlight, a front light that projects a laser bicycle on the ground ahead proven to improve riders’ visibility by up to 32%. The Beryl smart unit is always online, always connected, ready to be ridden by our users and available to share key data with authorities.
We’ve equipped our partners with everything they need to operate a best-in-class bikeshare scheme, including real-time tracking, sophisticated mapping and alerts to our partner operators on the use of their cycles.
Cities and operators now rightly require smart bike technology to deliver high-quality bikeshare services. Our tech provides a better understanding of rider behaviour by having visibility of each bike and its use. With this data, cities can make informed decisions on the right infrastructure, distribution and interventions necessary for a safe and smoothly operating micromobility service.
The Beryl technology platform used by Transport for the West Midlands (TfWM) and TfL has been designed with security and privacy at its core, meaning operators can view detailed insights from their fleet without accessing any personal or user data.
About West Midlands Cycle Hire
TfWM has launched the scheme to encourage more people to become active and healthy and offer a convenient and more environmentally-friendly alternative to the car for shorter journeys.
Serco runs the scheme, Pashley makes the bikes, and we provide the technology behind the scheme, including the rider app.
There will be a phased launch of the scheme into Birmingham, Coventry, Sandwell, Solihull, Stourbridge, Walsall - with Sutton Coldfield and Wolverhampton launching first this 8th of March.
To find out more about the West Midlands Cycle Hire in your area, and register for updates, visit the website at https://www.wmcyclehire.co.uk.