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# Mobile Phone Bike Rentals

By Cowbag | Published 2007-04-03 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-your-bike-bike-locks-get-high-tech
References: [oybike](http://www.oybike.com)

The OYBike System is spanking new [bike rental system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system) which allows users to hire and return a bicycle via their mobile phone.

The bikes can be found at transport hubs such as Tube Stations. Now here is the clever bit;

Each bike stand is equipped with a lock and LCD display. A would be OYBike customer find a bike and the the code the LDC screen is displaying. They send this to OYBke and a unique pin code is then sent back by text messaging. Entering this into the lock releases the bicycle. This pin code is entered into the lock to release the bicycle.

A perfect example of technology allowing to be [more green](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayder).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Mobile Phone Bike Rentals:** Innovative bike rental systems that allow users to hire and return a bicycle via their mobile phone, providing convenience and flexibility.
- **Transport Hub Bike Stands:** Equipping bike stands at transport hubs with locks and LCD displays, offering a seamless and efficient bike rental experience.
- **Text Messaging Unlocking System:** Utilizing text messaging to send unique pin codes that can be entered into bike locks to release bicycles, streamlining the rental process.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage mobile phone bike rentals to offer sustainable and convenient transportation solutions for commuters and travelers.
- **Technology:** The technology sector can explore opportunities in developing secure and user-friendly systems for mobile phone bike rentals, enhancing the rental experience.
- **Sustainable Mobility:** The sustainable mobility industry can embrace mobile phone bike rentals as a disruptive innovation to promote eco-friendly transportation options and reduce carbon emissions.

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