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How to Start a Ride

Unlocking and starting your ride

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Written by Barry Sweeney
Updated this week

When you are standing next to a bike, you can start a ride in two ways:

Option 1: Scan to unlock

  1. Tap Scan to unlock at the bottom of the home screen

  2. Point your phone at the QR code on the handlebars or rear of the bike

  3. After a few seconds, you’ll hear the bike unlock

Option 2: Start from the map

  1. Tap the bike icon on the map

  2. Select Start ride

If the bike doesn’t unlock

  • If the wheel lock does not open, end the ride and try again

  • If the issue continues, select a different bike nearby

Refunds for failed starts

If your ride fails to start or there is an issue immediately after unlocking, end the ride and you will be automatically refunded for any costs incurred, provided:

  • The bike has not travelled more than 150 metres, and

  • The ride lasted less than 3 minutes

Make sure notifications are enabled for MOBY Move in your phone settings so you receive refund confirmations.

We kindly ask you report the issue to us on the final screen after ending your ride so we can send someone to fix the bike faster.

Before you ride

Before starting, please take a moment to check that the bike is in good working condition (tyres, brakes, and saddle).

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