A major change I have noticed in Dublin since I have been away is the Dublin Bike Scheme; it is a bicycle rental scheme that was launched in Dublin last September.
Dublin City has made 450 bicycles publicly available from 40 locations around the city in a scheme similar to that which exists in Paris and done in conjunction with the same private partner – outdoor advertising company JC Decaux.
People are able to pick up a bike whenever they need it and drop it back to any one of the locations when they are done. A Smart-card system handles issues like deposits and payments. A Long Term Card costs €10 per annum (I got one of these in my stocking for Christmas 
) or a three day ticket costs €2 – ideal for a weekend tourist! And once you have registered, the first 30 minutes of every journey is free, a nice touch!
The system seems to be working really well – I often go past docking stations with no bicycles left! Its great to see a lot more cyclists around the city!
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2 responses so far ↓
1 brianmc // Feb 17, 2010 at 7:12 am
woo, you’re in Dublin! Excellent!
Yeah, the bikes are great – nice and sturdy to take the potholes!
2 Joanne - Dublin // Feb 17, 2010 at 8:12 am
which is most important when cycling in Dublin
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