BikeDC

Thanks to Mike for sending this curious find:

“I saw these Mobikes yesterday on Morrow Drive NW. Don’t even ask me to guess what the situation was!”

If you spot a dockless bike in an odd location please send a photo in an email and mention where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Where’d You Find A Dockless Bike Today? is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Chris sends the shot above yesterday from outside Cardozo High School in Columbia Heights.

And thanks to Connor for sending some “Hope for society?”:

“A Mobike Spin bike and Ofo all parked nicely by Florida and R NW”

Thanks to Fritz for sending from Eckington.

If you spot a dockless bike in an odd location please send a photo in an email and mention where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Where’d You Find A Dockless Bike Today? is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Thanks to a reader for passing on this scene from Friday afternoon:

“5pm Friday, 17th & Penn on Whitehouse grounds. Secret Service telling rider of dockless bike to stay away from his bike he just left and asking him why he left it there.”

courtesy ofo

From a press release:

“ofo, the world’s first and largest station-free bike sharing company, announces its launch in Washington, D.C. today.

“We have seen great engagement with our bicycles in the U.S. so far and are thrilled to bring ofo to Washington, D.C.,” said Dai Wei, founder and CEO. “As we continue to expand to new regions, more and more cities show great interest in ofo because of its convenience, positive environmental impact and health benefits. We look forward to bringing ofo to more cities across the U.S. soon.”

ofo will deploy 400 of its bright yellow bikes over the course of its first week. In accordance with the city’s pilot policy, ofo bicycles will be rolling out in every ward, including high-traffic areas like Foggy Bottom, Farragut Square, Dupont Circle, Chinatown and Union Station. Users can download the ofo app to find nearby bikes and scan the QR code located on either the frame or smart lock to unlock them. Once a trip is completed, users will be charged a fee of $1 for each hour ridden.

Rides throughout the city are free until October 22nd, with additional promotions taking place throughout the coming months. (more…)

Thanks to Alison for sending:

“This one is off of New York Ave and 5th Street NE near Union Market. It’s been in the same spot but different position every day this week!”

If you spot a dockless bike in an odd location please send a photo in an email and mention where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Where’d You Find A Dockless Bike Today? is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Five separate readers sent this guy in yesterday. hahaha oy. Eric writes:

“I spotted this fabulous docking of a dockless bike this morning on my walk to work. It was spotted at 11th & L NW.”

If you spot a dockless bike in an odd location please send a photo in an email and mention where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Where’d You Find A Dockless Bike Today? is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Or maybe they just need to increase the hourly rate? Of course maybe it was stolen.

[Scene: exhaling mournfully]

Thanks to M for sending:

“I’m sending a photo of a lime bike I spotted at my gym’s locker room. I understand I am not supposed to take photos at a locker room but I couldn’t help this time! As you can see, the person who used this bike left some belongings in the basket so no one could claim the bike…”

hahaha it really is amazing. This series is slowly surpassing last Christmas tree in town as my personal favorite. Many more good ones in the queue.

If you spot a dockless bike in an odd location please send a photo in an email and mention where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Where’d You Find A Dockless Bike Today? is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Thanks to Kate for sending from East Potomac Park.

If you spot a dockless bike in an odd location please send a photo in an email and mention where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Where’d You Find A Dockless Bike Today? is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.