New railway bike lockers aim to boost cycling

A series of secure lockers have been installed near a Worcestershire train station to make it "easier and safer" to store bikes, a council said.

The lockers have been fitted at the Arches, opposite Worcester Foregate Street railway station, for cyclists to store individual bikes, available to hire at an hourly rate.

They can hire a locker through the Bikedok app without the need for personal locks or keys, the authority said.

Councillor Hannah Cooper said: "These new lockers are a practical step towards making cycling a more attractive option for commuters and visitors to Worcester."

The lockers are priced at 45p per hour, or in bundles of £1.40 for four hours or £2.40 for eight hours.

There are also different sized lockers for standard bikes and for cargo bikes, both at the same price, a council spokesperson said.

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