If you own a bike rental shop or if you are looking to rent bikes for your commute, you are in the right place. So what are these bike rental apps? Mobile apps through which one can rent any bike of their choice. It makes it possible for one to explore new cities or help with one’s commute without worrying about bike maintenance hassles. Bike rental apps are a boon to travelers and bike enthusiasts. Owning a premium bike would cost a lot of money. Instead, it is better to rent a bike whenever one needs. One can also rent gear like biker jackets, gloves, cameras, etc from these apps.
How does it work?
Bike rental apps can be based on two business models. They can either act as a platform that provides access to bikes sourced from independent bike owners to bike rental shops or they can be a platform offered by a company that provides self-drive bikes for rent. Based on the latter, here is how it works:
For a user, this is how it will work:
- One can register via app or website using their email or social media.
- Enter the pickup location and booking date on the home screen.
- View a list of available bikes. Clicking on each bike will reveal more details about the bike so that one can make an informed choice.
- Choose the bike one wants to rent. Add accessories, if needed.
- Review the cart.
- Proceed to payment options. Make a payment.
- Finalize the booking.
- Pick up the bike or choose for it to be delivered.
- After using, return to designated bike stalls.
Here is what the admin can do:
- Manage inventory
- Manage reservations
- Manage payments
- Manage maintenance
- Manage deliveries
- Manage waivers
- Track bikes in real-time
- Get reports
A few things to keep in mind while making a bike rental app
- Market Research
This should be the first thing to do when making an app. Do market research. Figure out the target audience, find out where the app might be popular, how to market the app, what business strategy should one choose, which revenue model should one go ahead with etc are some of the things one needs to have answered before developing an app.
- UI/UX Design
Make sure to have a clean and simple UI/UX design for the app. Simplicity is key. This goes without saying. It should be simple to use with all the necessary features in the right place.
- Customer Support
A good customer support goes a long way. It will take time for people to become accustomed to new apps. Make sure you have both online and offline support for all customer queries and concerns. A chatbot is a good option here. With the advent of AI and machine learning, it is now possible to answer a lot of queries and concerns via chatbot.
Other things to keep in mind would be to ask only for necessary permissions, making sure the synchronization works perfectly, etc. Also, make sure that the legal matters are taken care of.
Examples of Bike Rental App in India
Wheelstreet
Wheelstreet was established in 2014 by Pranay Srivastava, Moksha Srivastava and Mrityunjay Jha and is one of the most popular bike rental startups in India. It works on the aggregated fleet business model. Users can register via both app and website. Since it follows an aggregated fleet business model, vendors also have an application through which they can manage their vehicles. It started as a four-member team with 200 bikes and now has expanded into 18 major Indian cities.
Bykemania
Bykemania is a self-drive bike rental startup from Bangalore founded in June 2016. It offers premium bikes and scooters for rent across Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bhubaneshwar. Users can register via both app and website. It started with a small team and a set of five vehicles and has now grown into a go-to bike rental service provider.
The bike rental niche is growing fast. If you are looking to start your own rental services, now is the time. Feel free to get in touch with us today to take your first step in making your business a success.
