
Bixi bikes are now available as electric bikes in Montreal, Canada. The bikes are bright blue and have a slightly wider frame to accommodate their electric motor. They have a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour and a range of about 60 kilometres. The bikes are made by Quebec firm Cycles Devinci and are being loaned out by PBSC Solutions Urbaines. They are available to rent for $5 a day, with a per-minute rate also available.
Characteristics | Values |
---|---|
Top speed | 25 kilometres per hour |
Range | 60 kilometres |
Price | $5 a day |
Price (members) | 18₵/minute |
Price (occasional users) | 35₵/minute |
Age restriction | 18+ |
Age restriction (with scooter or moped license) | 14-17 |
What You'll Learn
Bixi bikes are electric and have a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour
The bikes are available to rent for $5 a day, or at a per-minute rate. The per-minute rate is 18 cents for members and 35 cents for occasional users.
The electric Bixi bikes require users to wear a helmet to conform to Quebec Highway Safety Code rules, and to be at least 18 years old (or between 14 and 17, if you have a scooter or moped license).
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They are bright blue and have a slightly wider frame to accommodate the electric motor
Bixi bikes are electric. They are bright blue and have a slightly wider frame to accommodate the electric motor. The bikes are made by Quebec firm Cycles Devinci and are being loaned out by PBSC Solutions Urbaines. They have a top speed of 25 kilometres an hour and a range of about 60 kilometres. The bikes are available to rent in Montreal, where Bixi will monitor their energy levels and recharge them as needed.
The electric bikes are designed to coax people into commuting uphill, as well as downhill. They require users to wear a helmet to conform to Quebec Highway Safety Code rules, and to be at least 18 years old (or between 14 and 17, if you have a scooter or moped license).
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Bixi bikes are made by Quebec firm Cycles Devinci
Cycles Devinci manufactures the BIXI-brand of bicycle used in bicycle sharing schemes in cities such as Montreal, Toronto and Minneapolis. In most cities, BIXI offers both normal and electric bicycles.
The BIXI-brand of bicycle was designed by world-renowned industrial designer Michel Dallaire, who was entrusted with the design of the physical components. The bike design elements were then carried over to the technical platforms, bike docks and pay stations, with the aim of harmoniously blending into their urban environment.
The electric Bixi bikes are bright blue and have a slightly wider frame to accommodate their electric motor. They have a top speed of 25 kilometres an hour and a range of about 60 kilometres.
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They are loaned out by PBSC Solutions Urbaines
Bixi bikes are electric and are loaned out by PBSC Solutions Urbaines. The bikes are bright blue and have a slightly wider frame to accommodate their electric motor. They are made by Quebec firm Cycles Devinci and have a top speed of 25 kilometres an hour. They have a range of about 60 kilometres. The bikes are available to rent in Montreal, where Bixi will monitor their energy levels and recharge them as needed.
To rent an electric Bixi bike, you can scan the QR code via the Bixi app. The bikes are available to members at a rate of 18 cents per minute and to occasional users at a rate of 35 cents per minute. You must wear a helmet to ride an electric Bixi bike and be at least 18 years old (or between 14 and 17 if you have a scooter or moped license).
Bixi officials have noted that 70% of their customers use their bikes for downhill rides. The electric bikes are designed to encourage customers to commute uphill as well.
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Bixi bikes are available to rent in Montreal
To rent a Bixi bike, you can scan the QR code via the Bixi app. You must be at least 18 years old to rent one, or between 14 and 17 if you have a scooter or moped license. You also need to wear a helmet to conform to Quebec Highway Safety Code rules.
Bixi officials have noted that 70% of their customers use their bikes for downhill rides, and the electric bikes are designed to encourage uphill commuting as well. The bikes are fun to use and very practical, which is why Montreal has the largest fleet of electric bikes in North America.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Bixi bikes are electric.
Electric Bixi bikes have a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour.
It costs 18₵ per minute for members and 35₵ per minute for occasional users.