Santander Cycles Leicester was an
electric bicycle
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sharing scheme covering the city of
Leicester
Leicester ( ) is a city status in the United Kingdom, city, Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest settlement in the East Midlands.
The city l ...
,
United Kingdom. The scheme was a joint venture between
Leicester City Council, the operator Ride On, Enzen Global as delivery partner and additional funding provided through sponsorship with
Santander.
After a small-scale launch to key workers, the scheme was publicly launched on 14 April 2021 with 13 docking stations. A further 35 docking stations were planned.
[ The scheme ended in February 2023 after the company running it went into administration.]
Usage
To use the scheme, online registration is required and the purchase of a plan. Pay as you go, monthly and annual memberships are all available. Once a plan is activated, bikes can be reserved and unlocked at the docks using the dedicated smartphone application.[
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Docking stations
City centre
# Bonners Ln
# Charles Street - City Hall
# Charles Street - Haymarket Bus Stn
# Foundry Sq - Morningside Arena
# Gallowtree Gate
# Great Central St
# Greyfriars
# Haymarket
# Leicester Railway Station
# Peacock Lane
# Rutland Street - LCB Depot
# St.Margaret's Bus Station
# The Magazine
# Welford Rd - Royal Infirmary A & E
# Wellington Street
# Wharf St North
Wider city
# Almond Rd - Leicester College
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It has three main campuses in the city ...
# Aylestone Recreation Ground
# Belgrave Roundabout
# Briton Street
# Carlton Park - Santander HQ
# County Hall
# Exploration Drive - The Dock
# Glenfield Hospital
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- South Entrance
# Glenfield Hospital Main Entrance
# Granville Rd - De Montfort Hall
De Montfort Hall is the largest music and performance venue in Leicester, England. It is situated adjacent to Victoria Park, Leicester, Victoria Park and is named after the "Father of Parliament", Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester, Simon ...
# Lancaster Rd - Fire Stn
# Leicester University - Main Campus
# London Road Tankie Smith
# Malabar Rd
# Maynard Rd
# National Space Centre
# Queens Road
# Saffron Lane
# Sparkenhoe ST - Health Centre
# Stephenson Dr
# Tudor Road-Paget Road
# Upperton Road, Great Central Way
# Walkers Deli & Sausage – Dysart Way
# Western Boulevard - Liberty Statue
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References
{{Bicycle sharing systems
External links
Official site www.rideonleicester.com
Transport in Leicester
Bicycle sharing in the United Kingdom
2021 establishments in England
Community_bicycle_programs