Beryl bikes are now available to use across all parts of the city.

Brighton’s new bicycle hire scheme was launched in March with 75 bikes available to use along a stretch of the seafront.

But as of today (October 17), the full fleet of 780 bikes can be collected and docked at any of the 82 locking stations city-wide.

Councillor Trevor Muten, chairman of Brighton and Hove City Council’s transport and sustainability committee said: “It’s great to see the full rollout of Beryl BTN Bikes completed and available in all parts of Brighton and Hove.

The Argus: The first round of bikes were launched in MarchThe first round of bikes were launched in March (Image: Andrew Gardner/The Argus)

“The new e-bikes have been a real game changer for people in hilly areas of the city and I’m pleased to see that we’ll soon be offering different pricing options to support those people who really need it.”

Of the 780 bikes, 60 per cent are electric while 40 per cent are pedal powered but cheaper than the electric versions.

Some 20,000 journeys were made using the Beryl bikes in September alone.

The Argus: There are now 780 bikes ready to be usedThere are now 780 bikes ready to be used (Image: Andrew Gardner/The Argus)

“Journey numbers have been strong since the spring relaunch which shows that Beryl BTN Bikes are a popular, affordable and sustainable way of getting around and a scheme the city can be very proud of,” said Cllr Muten.

“We believe it will encourage more people to choose cycling as their active travel preference, as they consider their lower carbon transport options in response to the climate emergency.”

Users are able to purchase two-day, seven-day and 30-day riding passes which offer discounted hire rates.

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There are also new offers of 20-minute riding credit to members who hire bikes left out of hub and return them to a Beryl hub.

Beryl’s CEO and co-founder, Phil Ellis, said he is happy with how the scheme is going in Brighton.

“With a full complement of bikes now available, I’m confident the scheme can continue to go from strength to strength and we can encourage an even greater number of people to adopt more sustainable transport habits,” he said.