On Jul 23, 10:19*am, David Walters wrote:
[snip]
I've just read the T&Cs properly and it makes the auto-renew a bit
clearer.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/termsandconditions/15869.aspx

Just read through them myself - in addition to my comments about the
Auto Renewal facility in my other reply, here's a few other bits and
pieces I noted in the T&Cs (about things other than Auto Renewal)...

---quote---
7.5 - A 5 minute time interval is required between the end of one
journey and the commencement of another journey. If you (or an
Additional User) attempt to undock a Cycle from a Docking Point within
the 5 minute time interval, this will be treated as a continuation of
the previous journey and the Period of Use and Usage Charge shall be
calculated accordingly.
---/quote---

So, you won't be able to stay within the free half-hour's usage simply
by swapping bikes at docking stations before the 30 minutes is up -
you'll have to wait for five minutes to be up, and by the sounds of it
you won't be able to get around this by just walking up the road and
use the next docking station along as that possibility appears to be
covered by the above term too - so, cheapskates beware!


---quote---
8.3 - If you are unable to dock a Cycle at the Docking Station of your
choice due to the lack of an available Docking Point, you should
present your Payment Card (if you are a Casual User) or Key (if you
are a Member) at the Terminal at the affected Docking Station and dock
the Cycle at an alternative Docking Stations. The Terminal will state
the period of time that you are allowed free of charge to enable you
(and each Additional User) to dock the Cycle at a Docking Point at an
alternative Docking Station.
---/quote---

I had heard there would be some system whereby you wouldn't be
penalised if a docking station was full, but wasn't sure how it'd work
- the above term explains it.


---quote---
9.3 b (i) - must not: lock or secure the Cycle to any object or
property during the Period of Use;
---/quote---

I knew that was to be discouraged but hadn't realised it would
actually be prohibited. But that's fair enough in the context of the
whole system - if you want to lock a bike up and leave it, you take it
back to a docking station and dock it (and hope that one's available
when you come back!).


---quote---
9.3 b (vii) - must not: use the Cycle for racing or stunt or trick-
riding;
---/quote---

Nonetheless, expect YouTube videos soon enough! (See Paris and Velib.)


---quote---
11.8 - You may obtain a receipt for each of your (or an Additional
User's) journey records from the Terminal.
---/quote---

Which solves the expenses issue.