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Santander Cycles Leicester

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Santander Cycles Leicester
Overview
LocaleLeicester, United Kingdom
Transit typeBicycle sharing system
Number of stations39 [1]
Annual ridership47,500 [2]
WebsiteSantander Cycles Leicester
Operation
Began operation14 April 2021
Operator(s)Ride On

Santander Cycles Leicester was an electric bicycle sharing scheme covering the city of Leicester, 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.[3]

After a small-scale launch to key workers,[4] the scheme was publicly launched on 14 April 2021 with 13 docking stations. A further 35 docking stations were planned.[3] The scheme ended in February 2023 after the company running it went into administration.[5]

The cycle scheme is not to be confused with Santander Cycles which is run by Transport for London and only caters to the London area.

Usage

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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.[2]

Docking stations

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Santander Cycles Leicester Docking Stations
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Wharf St North
Western Boulevard - Liberty Statue
Wellington Street
Welford Rd - Royal Infirmary A & E
Walkers Deli & Sausage – Dysart Way
Upperton Road, Great Central Way
Tudor Road-Paget Road
The Magazine
Stephenson Dr
St.Margaret's Bus Station
Sparkenhoe ST - Health Centre
Rutland Street - LCB Depot
Peacock Lane
National Space Centre
Maynard Rd
Malabar Rd
London Road Tankie Smith
Leicester University - Main Campus
Leicester Railway Station
Lancaster Rd - Fire Stn
Haymarket
Greyfriars
Great Central St
Granville Rd - De Montfort Hall
Glenfield Hospital Main Entrance
Glenfield Hospital - South Entrance
Gallowtree Gate
Foundry Sq - Morningside Arena
Exploration Drive - The Dock
County Hall
Charles Street - Haymarket Bus Stn
Charles Street - City Hall
Briton Street
Bonners Ln
Belgrave Roundabout
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Almond Rd - Leicester College
Dock locations

City centre

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  1. Bonners Ln
  2. Charles Street - City Hall
  3. Charles Street - Haymarket Bus Stn
  4. Foundry Sq - Morningside Arena
  5. Gallowtree Gate
  6. Great Central St
  7. Greyfriars
  8. Haymarket
  9. Leicester Railway Station
  10. Peacock Lane
  11. Rutland Street - LCB Depot
  12. St.Margaret's Bus Station
  13. The Magazine
  14. Welford Rd - Royal Infirmary A & E
  15. Wellington Street
  16. Wharf St North

Wider city

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  1. Almond Rd - Leicester College
  2. Aylestone Recreation Ground
  3. Belgrave Roundabout
  4. Briton Street
  5. Carlton Park - Santander HQ
  6. County Hall
  7. Exploration Drive - The Dock
  8. Glenfield Hospital - South Entrance
  9. Glenfield Hospital Main Entrance
  10. Granville Rd - De Montfort Hall
  11. Lancaster Rd - Fire Stn
  12. Leicester University - Main Campus
  13. London Road Tankie Smith
  14. Malabar Rd
  15. Maynard Rd
  16. National Space Centre
  17. Queens Road
  18. Saffron Lane
  19. Sparkenhoe ST - Health Centre
  20. Stephenson Dr
  21. Tudor Road-Paget Road
  22. Upperton Road, Great Central Way
  23. Walkers Deli & Sausage – Dysart Way
  24. Western Boulevard - Liberty Statue


References

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  1. ^ "Bike Share - Station status". Open Data Leicester. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Major expansion to city's e-bike share scheme". Leicester City Council. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Leicester's e-bike share opens to all city residents". Leicester City Council. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  4. ^ Martin, Dan (20 January 2021). "Leicester key workers the first to get access to new public hire e-bikes". Leicester Mercury. Reach PLC. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  5. ^ Richardson, Hannah (23 February 2023). "End of e-bike scheme in Leicester as company goes bust". LeicestershireLive. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
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