Here’s what to expect and what you can do.
1. When a Ride Won’t Start Because the Bike Isn’t Available
Sometimes a bike cannot be rented due to:
Low battery
The bike being marked for service
The bike not being active or available in the system
In these cases:
The unlock will not begin
The ride will not start in the app
You will not be charged
Simply choose another nearby bike.
If this happens repeatedly at the same location, please report the bike number to support.
2. When the App Shows the Ride Started, But the Bike Didn’t Unlock
This is different.
Here, the app begins the ride, but the bike itself doesn’t open or move.
It can happen if:
The lock didn’t open after scanning
The bike was offline or temporarily lost connection
The app froze during the unlock
The bike detected no movement after the ride began
This situation triggers our automatic refund rules.
3. Automatic Refunds (No Need to Contact Support)
If the ride began in the app but the bike didn’t unlock or didn’t move, the system will automatically refund it as long as:
The ride lasted less than 4 minutes, and
The bike travelled less than 100 metres
These cases are refunded automatically:
Unlock attempts where the lock didn’t open
Short rides ended immediately due to a mechanical issue
Failed starts where the app showed a ride, but the bike didn’t move
You’ll receive a notification confirming the refund.
Make sure notifications for the MOBY Move app are enabled so you don’t miss it.
4. If the Ride Lasted Longer or the Bike Moved
If your ride:
lasted more than 4 minutes, or
travelled more than 100 metres
…the system won’t automatically refund it because it appears to have been a completed ride.
If you believe you were still charged incorrectly, contact support and we’ll investigate.
5. Quick Steps If the Bike Didn’t Unlock
Try these if the app shows the ride started but the bike won’t open:
Refresh the app and check your trip history
Confirm the bike is still physically locked
Try scanning again
Move the bike slightly to help it reconnect if it’s offline
6. Need Help?
If the automatic refund rules don’t apply or you believe something is wrong, message support with:
Time of the unlock attempt
Bike number (QR code or frame sticker)
A photo of the bike if possible
We’ll check the ride logs and resolve it for you.
