Hamilton Bike Share
| Social Bicycles Hamilton | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Locale | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Transit type | Bicycle sharing system |
| Number of stations | 129 |
| Website | hamilton |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | March 1, 2015 |
| Operator(s) | Hamilton Bike Share Inc. |
| Number of vehicles | 825 |
Social Bicycles Hamilton (commonly abbreviated SoBi Hamilton) is a bicycle sharing system located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It consists of 825 bicycles at 129 hubs located in the Downtown, Westdale, and Dundas areas of the city.
The system is operated by Hamilton Bike Share Inc, a local non-profit corporation, using equipment developed by New York-based Social Bicycles Inc.[1]
The system's operation is funded entirely from membership fees and advertising revenues.[1]
History
In 2013, the City of Hamilton approved the implementation of a bicycle share system, with start-up costs covered by a $1.6 million grant from Metrolinx. The system officially launched on March 20, 2015, though a limited system of 200 bicycles had already been operating since January 2015.[2]
An expansion completed in late 2017, "Everyone Rides Initiative",[3] added 12 more hubs, 75 more bikes, and a new system of discounted memberships for low-income residents.
References
- ^ a b "SoBi Hamilton". Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Adam Carter (January 16, 2015). "Hamilton bike share rolls out first bikes Friday". CBC News. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ "Everyone Rides Initiative". Retrieved January 5, 2018.