How do I get my BIXI deposit back?
When you rent a BIXI, a SECURITY DEPOSIT of $100 is charged to your credit card, refundable within 7 days (the delay depends on your financial institution). PRO TIP: No deposit is retained for annual subscriptions, 30 days or for OPUS pre-registered card.
How many BIXI stations are there in Montreal?
611 BIXI stations
There are 611 BIXI stations throughout the island of Montreal, the Town of Mont-Royal, as well as Laval and Longueuil.
How do I find my BIXI key?
Purchase a one-way pass or a BIXI membership by clicking on “Rent a bike.” If you already have a membership, log in to your account and start at step 2. Click on the station where you’re located and request an unlocking code. Enter your 5-digit code on the keypad at the docking point.
How do I use BIXI?
Bike rental
- Purchase a membership or a one-way pass. The BIXI application makes it simple!
- Take a bike. Enter the 5-digit code, obtained via the BIXI application or the station terminal, on the keyboard situated to the left of the bike dock of your choice* to rent your bike.
- Cycle.
- Return the bike.
What does BIXI mean?
Bixi, or Bi Xi (Wade–Giles: Pi-hsi), is a figure from Chinese mythology. Sculptures of Bixi are traditionally rubbed for good luck, which can cause conservation issues. They can be found throughout East Asia in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia, and even the Russian Far East.
How do I rent BIXI Electric?
There are two ways to rent an electric bike:
- Use the BIXI app to get an unlock code.
- Use your prepaid OPUS card at the station. (While most of our stations have an OPUS reader, there are a few that don’t.) To sign up for free, click on “Join” and select the “OPUS Access” option.
Who owns BIXI Montreal?
City of Montreal
BIXI Montréal
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Owner | City of Montreal |
| Locale | Montreal, Quebec |
| Transit type | Bicycle sharing system |
| Number of stations | 611 (March 2020) |
Do BIXI bikes have trackers?
The approximate mileage of the bikes is also tracked. Though newer bike-sharing services also have GPS trackers on their bikes, Bixi makes do with a rough estimate of how many kilometres each bike travels by calculating the distance between the station where a bike is taken and the station where the bike is returned.
How heavy is a BIXI?
Twin LED rear lights are found inside the frame, and the sturdy frame weighs approximately 18 kg (40 lb).
Are electric bikes legal in Quebec?
Anyone age 14 or older can operate an e-bike, but a Class 6D licence is required for those under 18. Like conventional cyclists, e-bike riders are subject to the Highway Safety Code. Moreover, they are required to wear a helmet that complies with regulations and are not allowed on highways.
What does Bixis mean?
The word bi 贔 or bixi 贔屭 (also written with a variant character, 贔屓) is translated by Chinese dictionaries as “strong”, “capable to support great weight”.
Is BIXI still available?
15, 2021 /CNW/ – Tonight at midnight, BIXI bikes will officially be back in storage for the winter season. This marks the end of an exceptional 2021 season, one that set several records and earned the company two Leaders in Sustainable Mobility awards by the Centres de gestion des déplacements urbains.