BERYL bikes have arrived at Worcester University.
Following the successful launch of the hire bikes in Worcester, new bays are now ready to use across the university campuses.
Eight new bays will allow staff and students to access the bikes from City Campus, Severn Campus, and at several locations on St John’s Campus.
The bikeshare scheme has already transformed active travel opportunities in the city, providing easy and quick access to bikes and e-bikes for thousands of users.
Since Beryl bikes arrived in Worcester there have been 23,000 rides completed and over 62,000 kilometres covered on the pedal and E-bikes available, with many of these journeys replacing private car use.
The capital costs of setting up the bikeshare scheme was funded by Worcester City Council thanks to a Government grant.
With bays located across the city, users can hire and see where each available bike is positioned via the Beryl app.
Beryl provide a discount which applies to all students with a valid university or college email address and student ID.
Katy Boom, director of sustainability at the university, said: “We are delighted that our staff and students can now access Beryl bikes across our campuses, to travel between campuses or throughout the city.
“We are committed to promoting active travel in the city and this scheme is one way that we can all work to be more physical active and to reduce our carbon footprints.”
Elena Round, chair of the City Council’s health and wellbeing committee, added: “We have received some great feedback from Beryl bike users since the bikes arrived in June.
“The bikes are a great asset for Worcester, perfect for commuters and leisure riders, or if you are visiting the area.
“We hope that the extra Beryl bays at the university sites will help support even more active travel around the city by students and staff as well as local residents.”
For more information visit beryl.cc
