[Bike Sharing] Summary of Share Cycle (Rental Cycle) Services in Nagoya

The "Shared bicycle service" is a convenient way to get around town for sightseeing, shopping, and other short trips. In addition to the convenience of being able to rent a bike when needed, shared bicycles are also attracting attention as a new means of transportation that avoids the three densely populated areas of the city.

In Nagoya City, there are three share cycle (rental cycle) services: Neuet Co., Ltd.'s "Charichari", Sakae Minami Town Development's "Dela Chari", and Meitetsu Kyosho's "Kariteko Bike".

First of all, what is a “share cycle service”?

As the name implies, "shared cycle" is a service in which bicycles are "shared" with other people. It is also called "community cycle," "bicycle sharing," or "cycle share".

Renting a bicycle is similar to "renting a bicycle," but shared bicycles can be rented freely at multiple "cycle ports," or bicycle parking areas. The flexibility of being able to return the bike at a different location than where you rented it is appealing.

Shared bicycles can also be rented using IC cards or smartphone apps. Although membership registration is required at the beginning, it is easy to rent a bike the second time around.

Take a short ride for 4 yen per minute!
"Charichari"

"Charichari" started service in Nagoya from July 15, 2020. Ports are opening one after another, mainly in the Nagoya Station area and Sakae area.

The fee is 4 yen per minute and can be used in increments of one minute, making it convenient for short trips.

The original bike, developed by Chari-Chari, has 20-inch tires, which are small, but they move forward briskly even with light force. Because of its small size, the saddle can be adjusted to suit the physique of both small and large riders!

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[Charichari]
Fee: 4 yen per minute (240 yen per hour)
1 day use: No setting
Available time: 24 hours
Bicycle parking lot (port): 26 ports (*as of September 2020)

https://charichari.bike/

One day use at reasonable price! "Dela Chari"

Look for the blue bicycle! “Dela chari” is developed mainly in Sakae Minami.

In April 2020, a smartphone app was also introduced, making it easier to use. All you have to do is register as a member and scan the QR code on the bicycle.

The fee is 100 yen for one hour, and 500 yen for one day (9:00 to 20:00). It's a great deal for one day use! You can return it 24 hours a day, but you can borrow it from 9:00 to 20:00, so be careful.

[Dela Chari]
Fee: 100 yen per hour
1 day use: 500 yen (9:00-20:00)
Available time: Rental 9:00 to 20:00 Return 24 hours
Bicycle parking lot (port): 10 ports (*as of September 2020) *Only available for general public

https://www.sakaeminami.jp/derachari/index.html

Smooth with electric assist
"Kariteco Bike"

"Kariteko Bike" operated by Meitetsu Kyosho. The first feature is that it has an electric assist. A little uphill can also go smoothly.

To use, make a reservation from the dedicated site and enter the unlocking passcode sent to you on the operation panel of the bicycle. You can also unlock it with a transportation IC card such as registered Manaka.

The fee is 150 yen for the first 30 minutes and 100 yen for the following 30 minutes. It is also possible to use the facility without a credit card by purchasing a "one-day pass" at a convenience store.

[Kariteco Bike]
Fee: 150 yen for the first 30 minutes, 100 yen for the next 30 minutes
1 day use: 1,200 yen (8:00-20:00) 500 yen (20:00-8:00)
Available time: 24 hours
Bicycle parking lot (port): 33 ports (*as of September 2020)

https://www.cariteco-bike.com/

Shared bicycle services are also attracting attention as a new means of transportation. Because they can be rented when needed, they are easy to use even for those who do not normally ride bicycles.

Please find the share cycle service that suits you best!