Stationless in Sydney: The Rise and Decline of Bikesharing in Australia

Stationless in Sydney: The Rise and Decline of Bikesharing in Australia

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In mid-2017, stationless, (or dockless) bikesharing appeared on the streets of Sydney.The birth of dockless bikesharing, its evolution as well as click here its consequences, and use habits are studied with review of policies and field investigations.A systematic analysis of the company apps, along with field investigations found that most bikes are not used most days, up to 50% are vandalized, fewer than 15% had the att nighthawk hotspot mandated helmet, and many were mislocated according to the GPS.Bikesharing use in Sydney is less than hoped for, vandalism is high, regulations unfavourable, and thus, the conditions for success remain unmet.