Thoughts on using Voi bikes in Edinburgh

I’ve been using Voi bikes around Edinburgh quite a lot over the past few weeks. Here are some initial observations. The rent-an-e-bike concept is fantastic and reasonably priced. I can cycle into town for less than it costs on the bus, and the experience is much nicer. So many people seem to be using them, it feels like a revolution! The package deals for Voi passes don’t get better with more time. Why is the 1-month one the same cost/min as the 1 day one? Sunny weather helps. A lot. e-bikes are great, but they’re heavy and less manoeuvrable than pushbikes. No nimble cycling here, so a bit less enjoyable on that front but the need for no physical exertion more than makes up for it. Edinburgh’s road infrastructure is in woeful shape. In fact, it’s downright dangerous. The vast majority of non-major roads are littered with potholes and failed fillings. How has it got so bad and why is nothing being done? e-bikes are unsuited to such badly maintained roads. They’re heavy, so every bump…