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Getting Started With MOBY Move — Your First Ride Guide

Welcome to MOBY Move. Here’s everything you need to know before your first trip.

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Written by Barry Sweeney
Updated this week

1. Add a Payment Method

To ride a bike, you need a valid payment method added to your account.

You can pay with:

  • Apple Pay / Google Pay

  • Any major debit or credit card (excluding prepaid or disposable cards)

A minimum wallet balance of €5 is required to unlock a bike.

2. Turn On Notifications

Notifications help you stay informed during your ride. They will alert you about:

  • Automatic refunds if a ride doesn’t start correctly

  • Battery levels

  • Parking status

  • Ride updates

Keeping notifications enabled makes riding smoother and often avoids the need to contact support.

3. Choose How You Want to Pay

There are a few ways to pay for your trips:

  • 30 / 60 Minute Passes
    Best value for short rides.

  • Weekly / Monthly Subscriptions
    Ideal for regular riders.

  • PAYG (e-bikes Dublin)
    €1 unlock + €0.25 per minute.

Visit Pricing in the help centre to compare options.

4. Find and Reserve a Bike

Open the app to browse available bikes.

  • Bikes are located in public bike stands inside green zones

  • Tap to reserve a bike if you see one nearby

  • Walk to the bike and check it over before unlocking

5. Start Your Ride

  1. Scan the QR code on the bike

  2. The lock code will appear in the app

  3. Enter the code on the combination lock

  4. Pull out the cable to unlock the bike

Before riding off, do a quick safety check:

  • Brakes working

  • Tyres not flat

  • Nothing loose or damaged

If something looks wrong, report the bike and choose another one.

6. Returning Your Bike

Always return your bike to a public stand inside a green parking zone marked with a (P).

To finish your ride:

  1. Park at a stand

  2. Lock the bike securely

  3. Take a clear parking photo in the app

  4. Wait for the confirmation message

  • If a stand is full, use another nearby.

  • You can also tether one MOBY bike to another to save space.

  • Parking incorrectly or submitting an unclear photo may result in a parking fine.

7. Need Help?

You can message us directly in the app at any time.

Enjoy the ride.

The MOBY Team

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