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Malls and airports, for rent, $5 an hour, millions sold.

• kristopolous 11y ago
  need to require non-anonymous payment (credit card etc) because they'd be very steal-able. Also, train stations.
  • kaybe 11y ago
    In Brussels you can rent bikes from public transport at numerous stations in the city. Either be a registered citizen or allow them to put 150€ on hold on your credit card (and pay 1.60€ per day as long as no ride is longer than (I think) half an hour). It's easy to use and popular, so I don't think it'd be a problem.
    • xur17 11y ago
      A lot of cities in the US have similar systems. You can rent bikes with your credit card, and pay based on how long you have the bike.
    • dingaling 11y ago
      We have a similar scheme in Belfast now but the hold-funds requirement is a disincentive for people with debit cards. Since you have to log in to your bank beforehand and pre-fund the card it eliminates spontaneity. I see few tourists using them either.