Beryl bikes arrive at the University of Worcester

Following the successful launch of Beryl bikes in Worcester, new bays are now ready to use across the University of Worcester campuses.

Eight new bays will allow staff and students to access the bikes from City Campus, Severn Campus, and at several locations on St John’s Campus.

The bikeshare scheme has already transformed active travel opportunities in the city, providing easy and quick access to bikes and e-bikes for thousands of users.

Since Beryl bikes arrived in Worcester they have made more than 23,000 sustainable journeys across more than 62,000 kilometres, with direct feedback showing that approximately a quarter of these have directly replaced car, van, taxi or motorbike trips.

Beryl provides a discount to all students with a valid university or college email address and student ID. The discount entitles them to 25% off all Minute Bundles and Rider Passes until the end of July next year.

Beryl CEO, Phil Ellis, said: “We’re delighted that our bays have arrived on campus and know, from working with other universities across the UK, just how well the advantages of bikeshare can dovetail with the typical student lifestyle.

“Shared transport is much cheaper than private car ownership, removing expenses such as fuel, insurance, maintenance and MOT.

“Similarly, the flexibility of the bikes, especially in comparison to the set times and routes of public transport, can easily fit in around almost any student or staff timetable of classes and lectures, so why not give it a go.”

Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability at the University of Worcester, shared in Ellis’ delight that staff and students now have increased access to Beryl bikes between campuses or throughout the city.

Boom added: “We are committed to promoting active travel in the City and this scheme is one way that we can all work to be more physical active and to reduce our carbon footprints.”