MSE Blog: The curse of dodgy 'Boris bike' charges

Former_MSE_Guy
Former_MSE_Guy Posts: 1,650 Forumite
I've been Money Tipped! Newshound! Chutzpah Haggler
in Public transport & cycling
This is the thread to discuss the MSE blog:
The curse of dodgy ‘Boris bike’ charges


"There remain serious concerns about how well the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme is working – particularly with reports of people being slapped with charges of up to £150..."

Comments

  • thelawnet
    thelawnet Posts: 2,576 Forumite
    Name Dropper First Post First Anniversary Combo Breaker
    It's probably quite rare, given the number of hires per day this can't be that common; the main thing is to make sure the light goes green when the bike is put back in.
  • The_Groat_Counter
    The_Groat_Counter Posts: 475 Forumite
    First Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic First Post
    thelawnet wrote: »
    It's probably quite rare, given the number of hires per day this can't be that common; the main thing is to make sure the light goes green when the bike is put back in.

    Agreed.

    To be certain the bike has been properly docked, go to the terminal (with the screen) afterwards and get a print out of the last journey.
  • Jeff_Bridges_hair
    Jeff_Bridges_hair Posts: 6,330 Forumite
    So only 4 cases that you know of. Its not a lot is it given how many people around town seem to use them. If it was as frequent as your poor headline suggests then the ES wouldve been all over it already. Turns out they havent or if they have I havent seen it due to being away.

    One thinks one should turn down the rhetoric with your headlines somewha,unless you're planning on joining the DM
    "If you no longer go for a gap, you are no longer a racing driver" - Ayrton Senna
  • Kite2010
    Kite2010 Posts: 4,304 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post Home Insurance Hacker! Car Insurance Carver!
    Be thankful your are not in Boston, fail to return a hire bike within 24 hours and its a 1000 dollar charge to your card.
  • Mk14:37
    Mk14:37 Posts: 624 Forumite
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker
    There are some docking stations that work less well than others. I knew of one on the Strand between Next and Boots, and for a few days checked and properly docked the bikes in that particular slot until TFL fixed it. I saved 4 or 5 people a serious overcharge (or at least their overcharges becoming even more serious, don't know how long they would have been there!)

    Still, as thelawnet suggests, the onus is on the individual to make sure that the bike has been properly returned.
  • sabretoothtigger
    sabretoothtigger Posts: 10,035 Forumite
    First Post Photogenic Combo Breaker First Anniversary
    You can borrow an electric car in Paris, imagine the charge for that :p
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 343K Banking & Borrowing
  • 250.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 449.6K Spending & Discounts
  • 235.1K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 607.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 173K Life & Family
  • 247.8K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 15.9K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards