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2. Rent & Return
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Attention: Please beware of the different return regulations of the bike types. Cargobikes in Bochum and Hamm may only be returned to their home stations listed below.
RENT A BIKE
Rent a bike via app: simply scan the QR-code or enter the bike number. The frame lock will open automatically. Therefore never rent a bike from afar!
Alternatively you can rent a bike via terminal or hotline: +49 (0) 30 69205046.
PARK A BIKE
You can park your bike inbetween your journey without stopping the rental. Activate the park mode in your app and close the lock afterwards. In your app you can also stop it again once you want to continue your journey. The frame lock opens automatically. Therefore never stop the park mode from afar!
RETURN A BIKE
Return the bike at an official station and push it into the stands provided for it and close the frame lock, the return is automatically recorded. Please check in the app if the return was successful.
If no free stand is available, place the bike next to the station and close the frame lock. Update your app to make sure that the return was successful. In the map you can see where you can return bikes.
RENT A BIKE
Rent your bike by app by scanning the QR-code or entering the bike number. Press rent. You will receive a 4-digit lock code to open the combination lock. Alternatively you can rent a bike via terminal or by calling our hotline under +49 (0) 30 69205046.
PARK A BIKE
You can lock your e-bike inbetween your journey without stopping the rental. Simply close the combination lock and open it again with the lock code received. You can find the lock code in your active rentals in the app or in your text messages.
RETURN A BIKE
Return the bike at an official station and push it into the stands provided for it, the return is automatically recorded by our terminal. Update your app to make sure that the rental has finished.
If there is no free stand available, place the bike next to the station, close the combination lock and select the location using the app. Confirm the return. Alternatively, you can return the bike at the terminal or via holine at +49 (0) 30 69205046.
RENT A CARGOBIKE
Our cargobikes are hibernating right now and will be back for you next summer.
Rent a cargobike via app at one of 10 stations in Bochum:
7181 - Amtsplatz
7182 - Bürgerplatz
7183 - Freigrafendamm
7184 - Glockengarten
7102 - Bergbaumuseum
7178 - Springerplatz
7105 - Bochum Hbf
7159 - Romanusplatz
7150 - An der Schalwiese
7161 - Freigrafendamm / Wittener Str.
Simply scan the QR-code or enter the bike number. The frame lock will open automatically. Therefore never rent a bike from afar!
Alternatively you can rent a bike via terminal or hotline: +49 (0) 30 69205046.
PARK A CARGOBIKE
You can park your bike inbetween your journey without stopping the rental. Activate the park mode in your app and close the lock afterwards. In your app you can also stop it again once you want to continue your journey. The frame lock opens automatically. Therefore never stop the park mode from afar!
RETURN A CARGOBIKE
Return the cargobike at its home station, which is printed on the bike. Close the frame lock, the return is automatically recorded. Please check in the app if the return was successful. Returning cargobikes at other than their home stations is not permitted.
RENT A CARGOBIKE
RYou can rent a cargobike at the station HSHL Campus Hamm via app: simply scan the QR-code or enter the bike number. The frame lock will open automatically. Therefore never rent a bike from afar!
Alternatively you can rent a bike via terminal or hotline: +49 (0) 30 69205046.
PARK A CARGOBIKE
You can park your bike inbetween your journey without stopping the rental. Put it on its feet and activate the park mode in your app and close the lock afterwards. In your app you can also stop it again once you want to continue your journey. The frame lock opens automatically. Therefore never stop the park mode from afar!
RETURN A CARGOBIKE
Return the cargobike at its home station HSHL Campus Hamm and put it on its feet. Close the frame lock, the return is automatically recorded. Please check in the app if the return was successful. Returning cargobikes at other than their home stations is not permitted.
REGISTRATION
The registration is free of charge. Before renting your first bike, we need to verify your payment method. You will be required to deposit a credit of 1 € which can be used in all fare types. You can change your preferred payment method at any time.
Payment with credit card, direct debit or PayPal*.
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1 ACCOUNT = 4 BIKES
You can rent up to four bikes at the same time using one account. Special rates and offers only apply to the first bike, additional bikes are charged at the standard rate.
SERVICE FEES
Returning bikes outside of official stations is not allowed. Cargobikes in Bochum have to be returned to their home stations. In case of non-compliance a service fee of min. 20€ will apply. All prices and fees can be found in our price list.
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