The Bike Rio has since its launch in 2011, taking account of the Rio streets and is now established as one of the main means of transport and leisure for locals and tourists visiting the city. Today the system is expanded to several Brazilian cities. But I'll confess that I am not very user No, I prefer my long board to stroll! Inspired by his Parisian brother, Vélib, the Bike Rio is an economic option, healthy and very, very nice to know the Marvelous City, which every day receives more investment in cycle paths. see my post about the new bike lanes and how Rio is Bike friendly. The system is widespread in Rio and has numerous stations in neighbohoors like Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Barra da Tijuca, the entire South Zone, Downtown, seaport region, Tijuca Area (Maracanã, Tijuca, Vila Isabel, Andaraí) and Madureira park area. They are scattered along the malls, bus stations, beaches, parks, BRT stations, subway, ferry, train, tourist attractions and high-traffic corners. You can check here the map of all stations. The system works on the rental model with daily passes (R$ 5.00) or monthly (R $ 10.00) for unlimited trips lasting up to 60 minutes if you do not return will be charged at $ 5.00 per additional hour. You will need a credit card to reserve the bike, and reservations can be made through the app on your phone, clicking here, or by telephone at 4003 6054. 1. Step by Step Buying passes:
Monthly pass - R$ 10.00 (valid for 30 days) Access www.movesamba.com.br/bikerio site and click on "sign up" or through the app, by clicking here. Click on the Menu "buy pass," read the instructions for use, confirm your monthly pass and enter the data from your credit card. See website map the location of the rental stations and go to any of them to remove bikes, using the cell phone informed at registration. Day pass - possible / not a member Use - R $ 5.00 (valid for 24 hours) See website map the location of the rental stations and go to any of them to remove bicycles. Connect your cell phone to the number: 4003 6054 Listen to information on rules and rates Enter the details of your credit card. The phone used to purchase the day pass will be the same used for bicycle release. 2. Removing the bike Through the application or by calling on 4003 6054, enter the station number and the bike position number, it will light green in position for you to remove your bike. If you do not take time, the system will void the operation.
3. Using the bike You will be able to travel up to 60 minutes with an interval of 15 minutes between new trips without being tariffed. If you exceed 60 minutes or take again another bike in less than 15 minutes you will pay R $ 5.00 per additional hour charged to your credit card. To find out where there are bikes available and its condition you use the app or call on 4003 6054.
4. Returning
You can return at any station, locking the bike fitting, hearing a "snap fit" if there is no place available you must click on the center 4003 6054, or wait a vague release.
I hope you enjoy ;-)
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