Social Bicycles

• Non-profit offers last-minute plan to save Hamilton’s SoBi bike share program

  Hamilton Bike Share Inc. says it has enough money and experience to temporarily take over the program on June 1.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2020
  
• Council denies funding for Hamilton’s SoBi program, bikes to go into storage

  Hamilton city councillors voted against a motion to spend $400,000 in area-rating funds from three wards to maintain the bike share system.

  Politics

  May 28, 2020
  
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• Short-term bike share solution tabled at Hamilton city council

  More than 7,000 people have signed a petition urging councillors to step in and ensure the Hamilton bike share's continued operation.

  Canada

  May 27, 2020
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• Petition to save Hamilton’s bike share receives more than 7,000 signatures

  While the City of Hamilton does not operate the bike share program, it does own the 900 SoBi bikes and related infrastructure.

  Health

  May 26, 2020
• Future unclear for Hamilton’s bike share program as private operator backs out

  The City of Hamilton owns the distinctive blue and white SoBi bikes and rental hubs as a result of a $1.6 million grant from Metrolinx.

  Lifestyle

  May 19, 2020
• SoBi Hamilton draws ire of councillors after refusing to provide financial statements

  SoBi Hamilton notes that it is not required to provide a financial audit since it does not receive operational funding from the city.

  Politics

  Apr 3, 2017