BIXI for Android

This app is garbage. It doesn’t update and you don’t know until you get to the docks and realize there are no bikes there even though the app said there were plenty. Then you realize it says 14 hours ago. Even if you hit the refresh button. Even if you force close. Junk.

We used BIXI the entire time while in Montréal (2 weeks) a part from a hidden $200 fee hold on my card which was later sorted out it was really great to use the bikes. If only Montréal had more dedicated bike lanes.

Bixis billing practices are quite dodgy and make you end up spending much more than expected. It’s easy to signup for BIXI unlimited but almost impossible to cancel you have to do it from the website, not the app and they make it confusing, the electric bikes are very expensive and not included in BIXI membership, and most important of all be careful to make sure the bixis properly dock as the docks are finicky or you’ll continue to be charged for hours and hours, I ended up spending nearly $50usd just for a few short rides would have been way better off just renting a bike from the hotel. The rides also bill you after 45 minutes. It’s easy to end yo spending much more then you expected you have to make sure you 1. Cancel on website minute you leave Montreal 2. Make sure all rides are under 45 min and 3. Make absolute sure when you dock your bike you see the little green light, sometimes it “seems” docked but it will actually blink red and keep billing you. Buyer beware

Everything is okay except time limits

Thanks to Bixi bikes and app, I’ve spent 5 days visiting an ill loved one at the Neurological Institute & Hospital while getting into shape, easing my worried mind and enjoying the beautiful weather.