As London prepares to launch its first bike hire scheme (from 30 July), Cardiff commuters and visitors are already benefiting from OYBike, Wales’ own established scheme.

With over 10 locations across the city centre (and more planned over July and August), OYBike offers the people of Cardiff an alternative mode of travel.

“The health and fitness benefits of cycling are already known”, says Bernie Hanning, OYBike Managing Director. “In addition, the people of Cardiff can also enjoy a commute or sightseeing trip that is environmentally friendly, fun and convenient. At OYBike we want everyone to share our passion for the advantages of two wheels over four”.



In London, the scheme is rapidly becoming the “Barclays’ scheme” due to the sponsorship of Barclays Bank. The international bank recognises the chance to show their environmental credentials as well as advertise in the Capital. In Cardiff the OYBike scheme is currently sponsored by Cardiff City Council, through their Cardiff Bike scheme. However, local businesses, who also want to support their community and have a “Barclays’ scheme” of their own, should contact OYBike on the number below.

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Cardiff city centre locations can be seen on the locations map on this website. More rental stations are being added over the summer.

As well as Cardiff, OYBike runs systems in Berkshire and in Nice, Calais and Vannes in France.

Registration is necessary before bikes can be hired. Go to www.oybike.com or call 0845 2265751.

OYBike partnered with Veolia Transport in 2008. Veolia Transport is part of the Veolia Environnement group, currently operates services on behalf of 5,000 local, regional and national authorities in 28 countries around the globe. In 2008, it posted revenues of €6.05 billion and carried over 2.7 billion passengers. Veolia Transport employs almost 81,000 people and is headquartered in Paris.

Veolia Environnement is a world leader in environmental services, quoted in Paris and New York, and posted revenues of €32, 6 billion in 2007.

For further information, please contact Deborah Kingsley: Deborah@kingsley-pester-communications.com or 07764 688360.