Students with Swansea University bikes - the expansion of the network with more bikes and docking stations will not only improve connectivity for University staff and students but will also offer the wider local community more opportunities to make cycling their regular mode of travel
Swansea University Cycles are getting ready to hit the road, once again offering an easy and affordable way to travel across the city.
Swansea University has teamed up with nextbike, powered by Tier, and Swansea Council, to introduce 100 brand new bikes over the coming weeks to Swansea’s bike hire network.
The bikes, featuring new University branding, boast improved locking systems and GPS tracking. They offer an upgrade on the initiative’s previous models and will provide a smooth and comfortable ride for new and returning riders.
The existing docking stations across the city will be back in action on Monday, September 16 after receiving a makeover with two new hubs at the Swansea Guildhall and Swansea Bus Station set to follow soon.
The bikes can be hired as before via by using the improved next bike uk app. And it remains a popular and cost-effective way to get across the city, with pay-as-you-go prices from 50p for 20 minutes for Swansea University students and staff. (see below for further pricing details)
The expansion of the network with more bikes and docking stations will not only improve connectivity for University staff and students but will also offer the wider local community more opportunities to make cycling their regular mode of travel, with the added benefits of keeping active, saving on travel costs, and being kind to the environment.
Swansea University’s Ben Lucas said:
“We are delighted that the new Swansea University Cycles scheme will see the continuation and improvement of the successful Santander Cycles, which has to date supported more than 150,000 journeys within the city.
“Working in partnership with Swansea Council, Tier and Bikeability, we have refined the operation of the scheme, introducing new hub locations and next generation cycle technology, to ensure that it is more accessible, secure and enjoyable than ever before.”
Michael Ventouris of Tier added:
"We are excited to be working with Swansea University to continue this successful scheme which has seen such high levels of usage and such positive support from the community.”
“The new fleet of bikes will inject new life into the hugely popular scheme, ensuring increasing levels of usage and ongoing profitability.”
The bikes will continue to be an affordable option for travellers, whether staff, students or members of the public. Prices are:
- Pay As You Go: £2 for 20 minutes with a daily cap at £12;
- Campus Bikes membership (for students and staff only registered with a @swansea.ac.uk address): £10 a year – First 30 minutes free, then 50p for 20 minutes with a daily cap at £5;
- Regular monthly membership: £12 a month – First 30 minutes free, then £2 for 20 minutes. Daily cap at £12; and,
- Regular annual membership: £78 a year - First 30 minutes free, then £2 for 20 minutes. Daily cap at £12.