If you live in or around Philadelphia, you've probably heard about IndeGo, a bike share service that just launched a few weeks ago. I think it's a great idea (in theory) for those who don't have bikes and don't want to own (maintain) a bike but still enjoy cycling around the city, the benefits being that it's cheaper than a taxi or car service (read: Uber/Lyft), you'll get exercise of course, save gasoline, and so on.
That doesn't mean it's affordable. If I read the signs correctly, it's $4 for 30 minutes, or $8 an hour, or $15 a month for unlimited 1-hour trips (meaning you're saving a lot of money, but you have to keep all trips within an hour in length - hah). At that rate, you might as well just buy a bike off Craigslist. Furthermore, why would someone bother when they can rent a Zipcar for $.50 cents more per hour?
I have some more questions about theft, maintenance and etc. but I don't want to poo-poo it too much. I DO appreciate an increased cycling presence in our daily lives, and this is one of many steps in the right direction for this city. So, happy sharing and happy cycling...today is a great day for it!
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