Latest from g2i Alumni OYBike Systems

6 June 2008

The partnership of OYBike, the UK’s only bike-hire company, and Veolia Transport, one of the world’s largest transport companies, has delivered its first international contract in Chicago, USA.

Students at Saint Xavier University, one of Chicago’s premier universities, will be able to cycle around the campus and city on the first 65 bikes to be installed for the fall semester.

Utilising specialist OYBike technology, students can reserve bikes via mobile phone, or rent directly from the docking station. Labelled the “Green Bike Program”, students can enjoy the first 15 minutes of any journey for free, encouraging them to take the environmentally friendly option around town.
“The Green Bike Program will be a remarkable addition to this campus,” said Saint Xavier Assistant Vice President for Physical Facilities Paul Matthews. “This latest in a long line of green activities at Saint Xavier will allow students, faculty and staff to forego their fuel-burning vehicles and travel campus in a clean and sustainable way.”

Remarking on the new contract, OYBike Managing Director Bernie Hanning said “This international contract puts OYBike firmly on the map as a premier provider of bike-rental schemes. Together with Veolia Transport, we are delivering our growth aspirations, providing towns and cities internationally with environmental transport options.”