Cornwall’s community of Beryl eBike users have pedalled their way to more than one million kilometres since the scheme was introduced three years ago.
During this time, riders have made over 400,000 journeys with The Moor in Falmouth and Newquay Railway Station being the most popular start and end points.
Funded by the council and Department for Transport, the Beryl eBike share scheme is available in Falmouth and Penryn, Newquay, Penzance and Truro. More than 50,000 people have signed up to the Beryl app, giving them access to Beryl Bikes available at docking bays in and around the towns.
Councillor Dan Rogerson, Cornwall Council cabinet member for transport, said:
“With around a quarter of car journeys in Cornwall being less than three miles, this scheme – and our wider work to improve cycling and walking infrastructure - has always been about giving residents healthier and more sustainable options for how they travel short distances.
“We can see from the rider data that the Beryl bikes are supporting users to do just that – with each journey being on average around one and half miles.”
As well as helping to reduce Cornwall’s transport carbon emissions, Beryl eBikes are using renewable energy to keep their batteries topped up. Six solar powered e-mobility charging hubs are being installed in Cornwall after the council and Beryl were successful in a bid for government funding.
The Beryl app is available for free download on the App Store for iOS, and the Google Play Store for Android users.
- Users can pay for their journeys in a variety of ways to suit individual needs and circumstances.
- Pay As You Ride is best for single journeys or occasional rides and will cost users £1 unlocking fee and 16p per minute
- Minute Bundles enable regular users to buy upfront and save money with free unlocks, starting at 50 minutes for £7.50.
Find out more about the Beryl e-Bike share scheme Story posted November 20, 2025