The council has announced that bikes for hire across the city are set to become cheaper this week.

Beryl BTN Bikes has reduced the cost of its travel options as part of a series of price changes.

A new 50-minute bundle has also been introduced, as well as discounts for the city’s students and a new 72-hour Weekend Pass.

The new weekday Pay as You Ride tariff means a typical 23-minute journey will cost less than £2.50 and less than £4.50 on an e-bike.

For those purchasing minute bundles, the cost of an e-bike journey goes down to as little as £2.64, still with no unlock fee.

Beryl BTN Bikes has reduced the cost of its travel options as part of a series of price changes (Image: Beryl) Brighton and Hove City Council’s BTN Bike share scheme relaunched with Beryl on 31 March 2023.

Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and public realm, said: “These changes have been designed to make travelling cheaper for our residents, especially those travelling to work or higher education.

“We want to give people in the city real choices when it comes to transport. As well as these Beryl bikes price changes, we’re making parking services more sustainable and growing our electric vehicle infrastructure. Our Bus Service Improvement Plan is bringing down the cost of bus journeys and major projects are making it easier to walk and cycle.”

Full pricing information can be found below:

  • Pay as You Ride rate drops Monday to Friday to 6p per minute pedal only and 14p per minute for an e-bike. A £1 unlock fee applies.

  • Pay as You Ride weekend rate changes to 8p per minute pedal only and 18p per minute for an e-bike. A £1 unlock fee applies.

  • New 72-hour weekend pass for £20, which can be started on a Friday or Saturday to allow for bank holiday weekends. A £1 unlock fee applies to e-bikes only.

  • New 50-minute bundle for £8 with no unlock fees, valid for 6 months. This can be used at weekends.

  • 100-minute bundle remains at £15 with no unlock fees, valid for 12 months. This can be used at weekends.

  • A 25 per cent discount on all minute bundles for students and university staff registering with an academic email address.

  • The 2, 7 and 30 day passes are being discontinued but can still be used if already purchased.