Santander Cycles Leicester

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Santander Cycles Leicester
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Overview
Locale Leicester, United Kingdom
Transit type Bicycle-sharing system
Number of stations39 [1]
Annual ridership47,500 [2]
Website rideonleicester.com
Operation
Began operationApril 14, 2021;3 years ago (2021-04-14)
Ended operationDecember 2023;11 months ago (2023-12)
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]

Usage

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

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

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Major expansion to city's e-bike share scheme". Leicester City Council. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
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