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    Hire in London - Failure?

    Rental insurance exists for e-bikes covering all those in full, the costs are rolled over to renters as in car rental (with excess on CC). Have not clarified costing yet in the UK, but comparing to similar schemes in other countries they are reasonable.
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    Hire in London - Failure?

    Yes I did, and for some reason some are here at the forum comparing it time and again to Boris bikes. I see Hertz / Avis as guide, you hire, you insure... As simple as that, theft and damage are the renters problem as much as with a vehicle they would rent, and rental & storage are at the...
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    Hire in London - Failure?

    Andy plans are anyhow medium to long term, and with new Mayor there is zero clarity if it will even proceed anywhere (as I gleaned yesterday from a chat with his office @ GLA)! In any case, I still strongly believe there is room - amongst the millions visiting London - for a high quality ebike...
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    Hire in London - Failure?

    So Sorry James but can only agree with Trex, let alone the fact that many hop on Boris bikes without being "experienced riders".
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    Hire in London - Failure?

    All this applies to normal bikes, Boris or others, not to the ebikes catering for those who are not as sporty but still want to enjoy the streets and feel the vibe. Amsterdam and Berlin are also flat, it's all about covering distances with minimal effort.
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    Hire in London - Failure?

    - Therental prices - both on 4 hourly and daily basis are far higher than the ones you quoted;
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    Hire in London - Failure?

    Trex - great response, appreciate your input but I reached different figures... - The rental prices - both on 4 hourly and daily basis are far higher than the ones you quoted; - I would focus on Paddington / Victoria / KK / Waterloo vicinity, target the incoming tourism market (Paddington...
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    Hire in London - Failure?

    Dear All, Have looked out for ebike hire in C.London, but did not find anything (Hertz used to do them @ 20£ a day from Marble Arch, but stopped). Does anyone here know why this business has not gotten off the ground? It might be a interesting opportunity, or am I missing something here?