Portlaoise E-Bike Scheme
Laois County Council in conjunction with the National Transport Authority and Bolt E-Bikes, recently launched the Portlaoise E-Bike Scheme with 50 of the eco-friendly, easy to cycle E-Bikes placed at 40 locations around Portlaoise.
Those locations include:
- The Council's carpark beside Portlaoise Train Station
- Lidl carpark
- Lyster Square
- Market Square
- Abbeyleix Road
- Borris Road
- Kilminchy Bus Stop
- Portlaoise hospital and
- near the primary schools at Summerhill.
A live map of where bikes are available is on the Bolt App
How to start using the Bolt e-bike?
- Download the Bolt App and ensure you have a payment card tied to your account to pay
- Open the app and tap on the e-bike icon in the top-right corner
- Carefully read through the safety tips
- Scan the QR code on the e-bike or enter the e-bike ID manually to unlock an e-bike, and
you’re ready to go.
Portlaoise bicycle parking
This scheme saw the installation of bespoke bicycle parking stands at locations throughout Portlaoise town centre.
