At the moment, people can pay via the terminal next to the bikes or, if they have a subscription, via the mobile app or a keyfob. This autumn, TfL plans to add mobile payments via the smartphone app to the service, which will make things easier for most people who currently have to use the terminal screen next to the bikes.
TfL's cycle hire rates spiked at 11.8 million in 2021/22 but have since declined to 8.5 million in 2023/24. That goes counter to the wider increase in cycling in London, which has been surging in recent years.
A significant factor is the increased preference for e-bikes, and TfL's own e-bikes are already seeing more use than the classic pedal bikes. On average, e-bikes are hired 3.9 times per day per bike, almost double that of the classic bike at 2.2 times per day per bike.
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