Santander Bikes: Electric Or Not?

Santander Cycles, also known as 'Boris bikes', are a popular cycle hire scheme in London. The scheme was launched in 2015 and has since expanded to include e-bikes. E-bikes are a fun way to explore the capital, allowing you to travel further without exerting as much energy as a traditional push bike. In 2024, Transport for London (TfL) announced that an additional 1,400 e-bikes would be added to the Santander Cycles fleet, bringing the total number of e-bikes available to 2,000.

Santander Cycles e-bike usage in London is more popular than ever

The bikes will be distributed across key central London locations and can be docked at any of the scheme’s 800 docking stations. The 1,400 new e-bikes will increase the fleet of Santander Cycles e-bikes from 600 to 2,000. This builds on 2023 having the highest ridership numbers since the scheme began, with 6.75 million member hires.

In addition, a new day pass will be introduced to the scheme, costing just £3 for unlimited journeys under 30 minutes all day using regular pedal bikes. Santander Cycles has played an important role in encouraging more people to cycle and we look forward to seeing more Londoners making use of both the scheme's e-bikes and mechanical bikes to ensure a greener and healthier future for everyone in London.

The e-bikes have proved popular since they were introduced and help break down the barriers that stop some people from cycling

Santander Cycles, also known as 'Boris Bikes', are indeed electric. In fact, Transport for London (TfL) has recently announced that an additional 1,400 e-bikes will be added to its Santander Cycles fleet this summer. This will almost triple the number of e-bikes available to hire, increasing the fleet from 600 to 2,000.

The bikes will be distributed across key central London locations and can be docked at any of the scheme’s 800 docking stations. To find an e-bike, look for the lightning symbol on the Santander Cycles app. Then use the app or your membership key to hire it. Start pedalling and the e-bike pedal assist will kick in.

In addition to the new e-bikes, a new day pass will be introduced to the scheme, costing just £3 for unlimited journeys under 30 minutes all day using regular pedal bikes.

The new e-bikes will enable more Londoners to enjoy the benefits that cycling can bring, from improved health to cleaner air

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that an additional 1,400 e-bikes will be added to its Santander Cycles fleet this summer. This will almost triple the number of e-bikes available to hire, increasing the fleet from 600 to 2,000. The new e-bikes will enable more Londoners to enjoy the benefits that cycling can bring, from improved health to cleaner air.

E-bikes are a fun way to explore the capital. The e-bike pedal assist gives you the potential to explore more of London without exerting more energy, and you'll be fresher when you arrive at your destination compared to using a push bike. The e-bikes have proved hugely popular since they were introduced and help break down the barriers that stop some people from cycling.

Santander Cycles has played an important role in encouraging more people to cycle. The bikes will be distributed across key central London locations and can be docked at any of the scheme’s 800 docking stations. In addition to the new e-bikes, a new day pass will be introduced to the scheme, costing just £3 for unlimited journeys under 30 minutes all day using regular pedal bikes.

The introduction of the day pass will give people making multiple journeys in a day certainty about the overall cost of using the scheme. With the new e-bikes and the day pass, Santander Cycles is helping to ensure a greener and healthier future for everyone in London.

The e-bike pedal assist gives you the potential to explore more of London without exerting more energy

Santander Cycles, London's cycle hire scheme, has recently added e-bikes to its fleet. The e-bike pedal assist gives you the potential to explore more of London without exerting more energy. This is because the e-bike helps you as you pedal, meaning you can travel further without getting tired. You can also arrive at your destination feeling fresher than you would if you had used a push bike.

The e-bikes are a fun way to explore the capital and are hugely popular, with 6.75 million member hires in 2023. The bikes are distributed across key central London locations and can be docked at any of the scheme's 800 docking stations. To find an e-bike, look for the lightning symbol on the Santander Cycles app. Then, use the app or your membership key to hire it.

The introduction of e-bikes to the Santander Cycles fleet is part of an initiative to encourage more people to cycle and promote a greener and healthier future for London. The e-bikes help to break down the barriers that stop some people from cycling, such as concerns about physical exertion. With the e-bike pedal assist, you can explore more of London without having to worry about getting tired or sweaty.

In addition to the e-bikes, Santander Cycles also offers regular pedal bikes. A new day pass has been introduced, costing £3 for unlimited journeys under 30 minutes all day using these regular bikes. This gives people making multiple journeys in a day certainty about the overall cost of using the scheme.

The bikes will be distributed across key central London locations and can be docked at any of the scheme’s 800 docking stations

Santander Cycles has announced that it will be adding 1,400 new e-bikes to its fleet in London this summer. This will increase the number of e-bikes available from 600 to 2,000. The bikes will be distributed across key central London locations and can be docked at any of the scheme's 800 docking stations.

The e-bikes have been popular since they were introduced, with 2023 seeing the highest ridership numbers since the scheme began. The new e-bikes will enable even more Londoners to enjoy the benefits of cycling, including improved health and cleaner air. The e-bike pedal assist gives riders the potential to explore more of London without exerting as much energy as a regular bike.

The new e-bikes will be available to hire through the Santander Cycles app or with a membership key. They can be identified by the lightning symbol on the app, which shows where they can be found.

In addition to the new e-bikes, a new day pass will be introduced to the scheme. This will cost £3 for unlimited journeys under 30 minutes all day using regular pedal bikes.

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