Beryl bikes clock up the kilometres across Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland

Since launching in August 2024, Beryl e-bike share riders have taken over 50,000 journeys across Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth, marking a major milestone in our commitment to sustainable transport.

The bikes can be hired via the Beryl app and picked up or dropped off at special Beryl bays around the three locations. 

190,000 kilometres (118,061 miles) have been travelled on the electric-assisted bikes in that time, with an average individual trip length of 3.5 kilometres (2.17 miles).

The scheme is enabling residents and visitors explore the area in a cleaner, greener way, helping to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality while encouraging active travel.

Operated by UK-based shared transport provider Beryl, in partnership with us, there are 121 e-bikes available to hire from 30 Beryl bays across the three locations. The initiative was introduced to support efforts to cut carbon and make cycling more accessible for all.

Cllr Nick Ireland, Leader of Dorset Council, said:

“We are delighted the scheme is proving popular in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth, and that so many people are choosing this environmentally friendly way to travel around this beautiful area.

“The bikes support health and wellbeing, and their extra power makes hills and longer journeys easier, opening cycling to more people.

“Dorset Council has an important role to play in building a greener future for the county, and schemes like this help make cycling an option for more people, whether for commuting or leisure.”

Beryl CEO and co-founder Phil Ellis added:

"We are proud to celebrate this milestone of over 50,000 journeys across Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth since launching in August 2024.

“Our partnership with Dorset Council is clearly having a significant impact, demonstrating that by providing a well-planned, user-friendly, and cost-effective e-bike share scheme, we can encourage more people to choose cycling.

“Reaching over 190,000 kilometres travelled is fantastic and shows that the scheme is delivering on its aim to make cycling more accessible and enjoyable for all, supporting the area's journey towards a greener future."

Users can pay for their journeys in a variety of ways to suit individual needs and circumstances, with Pay-As-You-Ride, Minute Bundle and various pass options.

The Beryl app is available for free download on the App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android users, ensuring a seamless experience for all. 

Electric and non-electric Beryl bikes are also available to hire from bays in Corfe Mullen and Upton providing a convenient link up with the neighbouring Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) bike, e-bike and e-scooter share scheme.

See all the hire locations.

Mis-used and abandoned bikes

If you see a Beryl bike being misused or abandoned, please report it via the online Beryl chat at beryl.cc/contact telephone Beryl on 020 3003 5044 or send an email to support@beryl.cc

For more information on the scheme and to find your nearest Beryl bay, visit www.beryl.cc