Get the App
To hire a cargo bike, download the Bleeper app, enter a few details to register your account, and unlock a cargo bike with your phone.
About The Project
This shared cargo bike service is a pilot project being run jointly by Bleeper and Dublin City Council's Beta Projects division to assess the viability of shared cargo bikes in Dublin.
The cargo bikes are available to hire by members of the public - via the Bleeper app - from a dedicated parking hub in Stoneybatter.
For more information about DCC Beta Projects, visit the website:
Hiring & Unlocking
Booking the Cargo Bike
In the Bleeper app, tap the filters at the bottom right of the map to switch to filter by Cargo Bikes.
Locate the cargo bike you want to hire and then reserve it for when you want to hire it for.
Unlocking the Cargo Bike
When you arrive at the cargo bike, tap 'Start Trip' in the Bleeper app to unlock the bike.
The wheel lock will open, releasing the locking chain. Wrap and secure the chain around the seat post before beginning your trip.
Cargo Bike Options
There are two cargo bike types available to hire: A box cargo bike and a longtail cargo bike. Both bikes are assisted by an electric motor.
The box cargo bike has a front box which can carry two child passengers or up to 80kg of cargo.
The longtail cargo bike has an elongated rear carrier which can carry two child passengers or one adult passenger, with a max load of 80kg on the rear carrier.
Cargo Bike Locations
There is currently one parking hub where cargo bikes can be hired from:
Stoneybatter: On Manor Place, opposite Kerala Kitchen.
Please note that the cargo bikes must be returned to the place you hired them from at the end of your hiring period: They cannot be left in other locations like Bleeper's regular public bikes.
Tariffs
Trip Fee
The cargo bikes cost €1 to unlock and €0.07 per minute of use. This fee is capped at €25 for one day.*
*Please note the operating hours of the cargo bike service are from 05.30 until 00.30. The cargo bike must be returned to its parking hub by 00.30 (12.30am).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the cargo bikes electric?
Yes, the cargo bikes have a battery and an electric motor which can assist the rider up to a speed of 25km/h. Above that speed, the electric motor will automatically cut out and won't assist again until the speed drops below 25km/h and you start pedalling.
How does the electric assist work?
- Make sure the electric assist is turned on by pressing the power button.
- Use the controls on the handlebar to select the level of electric assistance you require.
- Using the lowest assist level will give you a longer battery range, while the highest assist level will reduce your battery range.
Can I keep the cargo bike overnight?
Yes, but the daily €25 fee cap resets at midnight, so you will start getting charged for your second day's hire at midnight.
Can I book the cargo bike in advance?
You can reserve a cargo bike 15 minutes before you want to use it. You will not be charged for this 15-minute period.
Can I carry passengers on the cargo bike?
Yes, the cargo bikes are designed for carrying passengers. The box cargo bike can carry up to two child passengers and is equipped with a bench and seat belts. The longtail cargo bike can carry two child passengers or one adult passenger. Seats for babies or toddlers are not provided.
Can I lock the bike during my trip?
Yes, you can use the pause and unpause button in the Bleeper app to lock/unlock the bike if you need to do lock the cargo bike. Close the wheel lock and tap 'Pause Trip' in the Bleeper app.
How do I end a journey?
- First, park the bike back in the bunker. You can unlock the bunker in the same way as when you picked the bike up.
- Close the lock on the bike and tap finish the booking in the Bleeper app. Take a photo of the bike to show the lock is closed correctly.
- Lock the bunker in the same way as when you picked up the bike.