How do I cancel my Velib subscription?
A cancellation request for legitimate reasons shall be sent by simple mail to: Service Clients Velib’ Métropole – TSA 71111 – 92 667 Asnières-Sur-Seine Cedex or by email to [email protected] with the supporting documents corresponding to the event in question.
How do you use Velib Metropole?
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- Press the ✔ key on the keypad.
- Scan your card (Vélib’ or Navigo)
- Enter your access code (8 digits) and validate by pressing the ✔ key.
- Enter your secret code (4 digits) and validate by pressing the ✔ key.
- Scan your card again: the GO symbol appears.
Are Velib bikes electric?
The Vélib’ Métropole service makes available 20,000 bicycles–mechanical (green bikes) or electric (green bikes). Launched in 2018, electric bikes make getting around easier. They are used for more than half the kilometers travelled on Vélib’.
Which French city is the originator of bike sharing?
The first French form of bike sharing system appeared in La Rochelle in the 1970s: 350 free “yellow” bicycles were made available for free in the streets of the city.
How expensive is Vélib?
“V-Libre” is a pay-as-you-go account for occasional users. It costs nothing to subscribe, but charges you €1 per 30 minutes for the green bikes and €3 per 45 minutes for the blue bikes.
How much does a Vélib bike cost?
The price for the first Vélib’ is €5, two for €10 and three for €15. Renting a 4th and 5th bike is free after €15. Basically with this plan, if you use the regular (green) bike for 30 mins or less, you don’t pay anything extra. The electric (blue) bikes will set you back €1 per 30 minutes with the pass.
Can I use Vélib without a card?
Option 1: Online For short visits to the city, you can either purchase a one-day pass for 1.70€, or a seven-day pass for 8€. This is the best option for those without a microchipped credit or debit card.
Can I use Vélib without card?
Option 1: Online For short visits to the city, you can either purchase a one-day pass for 1.70€, or a seven-day pass for 8€. This is the best option for those without a microchipped credit or debit card. For more information on long-term subscription options, or to purchase a pass, click here.
What does Velib mean in French?
The Velib’, a combination of the words Vélo and Liberté meaning “bike freedom,” sought to reduce the number of cars and encourage people to enjoy the beauty of Paris by bike.
How much does a Velib bike cost?
Is Vélib free?
The first 30 minutes are always free! After that, the second half hour costs 1€; the third half hour costs 2€; from the fourth half hour on, each half hour costs 4€.
How do you use Vélib with a credit card?
Simply swipe your credit card at one the of the Vélib stations and select your option. Your card will be charged a deposit of 150€, but this is returned – providing you don’t write off the bike, of course. After following the instructions on the machine, you can choose your bike on screen.