But there's a bit more to the story than that, as Bixi (who has gained a new sponsor, Manulife insurance) has announced a new element to its summer 2016 season that will make the bike-sharing service all the more appealing:
At major events and festivals Bixi will be offering a "valet service," where Bixi employees will either bring you a bike or return one for you.
The bike-valet will no doubt take some stress out of getting a Bixi bike. Sometimes you simply can't find an empty spot at a station in a busy area (or you can't find a bike at all), so this'll put the onus on a Bixi representative, leaving you with zero worries on whether or not you'll exceed your rental-time.
What happens if a valet attendant takes too long to get your bike to a station remains to be seen (will it be your fault, or there's?) but Bixi has probably thought of a way to circumvent that issue. Well, we hope.
Seeking to make Bixi a "more personalized service," the valet-service was announced along with a new app for Bixi. No features or details were provided, however.
And so with more funding via the Manulife sponsorship, a valet service, and a new app on the horizon, Bixi is shaping up to be better than ever in summer 2016.
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