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The problem with NYC's current rental network, and the reason I purchased a bike, is parking availability. In NYC, bikes can only be parked in charging station
by kevlened 3y ago
The problem with NYC's current rental network, and the reason I purchased a bike, is parking availability.
In NYC, bikes can only be parked in charging stations, and popular areas fill up quickly. On three occasions, I had to ride an additional 10 minutes to find an available station near my destination. That excludes the additional time to walk to my destination. Purchasing an ebike improved the predictability of my commutes in NYC -- even compared to trains and taxis.
In SF, you can park the standard electric bikes anywhere in their service zone for an extra charge. This means that while I often have to walk to get a bike, I can ensure there's parking at my destination if I'm in a hurry, and park for free at a station if I'm not.