Aalst (The Brussels morning Newspaper): Hoppy has launched a bike-sharing service in Belgium enabling users to borrow bikes via the app at designated hubs promoting sustainable commuting and reducing reliance on private vehicles.
It has been said that to borrow a Hoppy bike first download the Hoppy app on your smartphone and create an account. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. Once you’ve set up your account you can use the app to find a nearby bike at one of the designated “Hoppinpunten.” When you locate a bike simply scan the QR code on it with the app to unlock it and start your ride. After finishing your ride return the bike to one of the designated Hoppinpunten. Use the app to find the nearest location park the bike and lock it through the app. They mentioned that make sure to end your ride in the app to stop the timer and avoid extra charges. The app will then give you a summary of your ride, including details like duration and cost.
What are Hoppinpunten and how do they enhance urban mobility?
Hoppinpunten are special transport hubs where different types of transportation like bikes, buses and trams come together to help travelers switch easily between them. People can easily spot these hubs by the purple-green Hoppinzuil a column that shows where they are and what transport options are available. The main goal of Hoppinpunten is to make commuting easier and more efficient by allowing users to borrow a bike at one hub and return it at another. This system helps keep bikes organized, reduces clutter and ensures that bikes are available where they are needed most.
These hubs are part of the larger transport network and are usually found near train stations or big bus stops. They are important for making city travel more sustainable. By bringing different transport options together Hoppinpunten help reduce the environmental impact of commuting promote shared transportation, and lower the need for private cars. They help make the transport system easier and more efficient for people to complete their trips.
“We made different spots so bikes don’t get left everywhere,” says Hélène De Meester from Hoppy. “You can ride from one area to another while keeping things neat. The Flemish government wants to connect different transport options, so they teamed up with local governments and picked the Belgian company Hoppy, which also works in Spain and Greece. This includes places like Aalst, Dendermonde, Ninove, Geraardsbergen, Oosterzele, Oudenaarde, and Zottegem. The main idea is to help people in these areas use bikes for commuting. With a monthly or weekly pass, you can use the bike for 2 hours and then take a break for 8 hours.”
