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As a frequent rider myself, dockless is way better for several reasons: 1. Much Lower Price: In my city, docked bikes start at $5 for 30 minutes. Dockless bike
by ageitgey 9y ago
As a frequent rider myself, dockless is way better for several reasons:
1. Much Lower Price: In my city, docked bikes start at $5 for 30 minutes. Dockless bikes are only $1!
2. Less wasted time: I can end my trip right where I want to go, not 3 blocks away at a dock (or even further if the dock is full or broken).
3. Ease of use: The docks in my city are clumsy, require swiping a credit card and entering a code to use, and make it hard to get the bikes to unlock and release. The dockless bikes use a modern app and the bikes unlock instantly.
4. Choice of vehicle type: Several of the dockless providers here also have electric-assist bikes and electric-powered scooters scattered around - much better for hills! The scooters especially are very popular here.
I'm in no way affiliated with any company in this space. I just think the dockless companies have a MUCH better product in nearly every way from a rider's point of view. It's like the convenience jump between old-school taxis that you have to call and then take 2 hours to show up and refuse to take credit cards compared with ubiquitous ride-share that shows up in 2 minutes and everything happens instantly in an app.
- ShadowFaxSam 9y agoPerhaps it makes a difference if you sign up for an annual membership. The cost is only $8 a month which pays for itself in a couple days. Do dockless companies have the option for an annual membership? If you are a frequent rider I assume you are responsible with where you leave your bike, but you must have noticed how other rides simply dump their bikes wherever they please (in the middle of sidewalks, streets, or even hanging from trees). https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/How-Is-This-Not-Littering-Dockless-Bike-Complaints-Grow-471656624.html https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/How-Is-This-Not-Lit... If everyone behaved responsibly it would work much better, but the sad truth is people pay a dollar or two so they don't care. *In no way am I affiliated with any bike share company either, my friends just think I am because I won't stop talking about it!