The UCD and UCD Northeastern bike scheme is a private service set up in partnership with campus management and is only available to eligible students.
Who can use these bikes?
This scheme is currently available to international students registered with UCD or UCD Northeastern.
It is not part of the public MOBY bike-sharing service in Dublin.
If you are not eligible for this scheme, you can still use MOBY’s public bike-sharing service across Dublin.
Note:
To access this scheme, your university email domain must be registered. If you believe you are eligible but cannot access the bikes, please contact the UCD team for assistance.
Pricing and usage rules
Free for the first 2 hours per ride
After 2 hours: €0.04 per minute (pedal bikes only)
Maximum charge: €20 per ride
Rentals are charged per minute, including paused time
The 2-hour limit helps ensure bikes remain available for all users. As long as each ride is ended within 2 hours, you can use the bikes multiple times per day at no cost.
Parking and return rules
Bikes must be returned by 00:00 to a designated campus station
End your ride only in areas marked green in the app
Secure the bike using the cable lock and campus bike stand
Locking instructions (pedal bikes)
Use the cable to lock the bike through the stand, then feed the lock through the other end to secure it.