LNER Beryl Bikes

The micromobility operator Beryl provide the public e-bike and e-scooter hire service in Leeds to provide a cost effective and low carbon active travel choice in the city. The scheme was made possible by funding secured by Leeds City Council from the Carbon Mitigation fund. This fund is embedded within the Transforming Cities Fund, part of the West Yorkshire Mayoral devolution deal.

LNER is now the official sponsor of the LNER Beryl scheme, supporting it through to 2027. 85% of all sponsorship income will be directly reinvested into the scheme to enhance service quality and encourage greater use of sustainable transport options.

If you would like a docking station near you, you can suggest locations on the Beryl app.

LNER Beryl Bikes are for everyone to travel short distances in a quick, easy and eco-friendly way. The service:

• has a network of e-bikes and e-scooters available from docking stations located at close intervals for convenience
• offers an accessible and cost-effective travel option
• located close to dedicated cycleways that have been built across Leeds, offering safer routes for everyday riding
• keeps expanding it's footprint and will continue to grow to meet service demand
• consults with communities and key stakeholders before docking stations are created helps ensure the scheme provides the best possible service to users
• work closely with accessibility groups to ensure the bikes and docking stations will be available to as many users as possible
• following approval from the Department for Transport, both vehicles operate at a maximum speed of 15.5mph. The speed was adopted by the e-scooter fleet in July 2026 to make riding feel more natural alongside people cycling - especially on shared cycle routes

LNER Beryl Bikes is supporting the delivery of the Connecting Leeds Transport Strategy, to help make Leeds a city where you don't need a car. This includes de-carbonising travel, improving health and wellbeing and promoting accessibility and social mobility along with an affordable, quick and easy transport option.

There are many benefits to the service:

• enable people to access the amenities they need, from places of work, education, shopping, and leisure destinations without the need for a car
• provide an easier access point compared to conventional bike ownership, especially for larger families or shared households, where cycle storage is limited
• support people who want to regain cycling confidence or experience and people who are looking to take up cycling, without the need to purchase a bike (free cycle training)
• provide travel for commuting, with the extra electrical assist power requiring less effort and allowing users to arrive at work quicker, as fresh as when they left the house
• be designed for everyday cyclists, with a basket on the front for larger baggage and a rear rack (to support extra baggage) with bungee straps to secure