Taking a bike on public transport increases the amount of places across Auckland you can access on two wheels. Many public transport stations or terminals have some form of bike parking, but your bike can often travel with you. Bikes and scooters travel free with any fare-paying passenger on most services, subject to available space. To load your bike on the ferry, wheel it on and look for the bike racks or hooks.
Using these storage options reduces the risk of your bike falling and causing damage or injury. If there is no available storage, then you can lean your bike against a rail or stand out the way with it. If unsure then observe what other people with bikes do, or ask the ferry staff for assistance. E-bikes and e-scooters need to be stored on the back deck of the vessel.
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Bike racks usually have a max capacity of 2 to 4 bikes. Wait until the next bus if the bike rack is already fully occupied. Squeeze and pull the handle to lower the bike rack. Squeezing the handle releases the locking pin. You only need to do this if there are no other bikes on the rack. If there are other bikes already mounted on the rack, the rack will already be lowered for you.
Hoist your bike by the seat tube and stem. The seat tube is right under the bike seat, and the stem is the horizontal bar that connects the front and rear wheels of your bike. Place one hand on each area and use your arms to hoist the bike up. Holding the bike from this position provides the most leverage and stability. Slide your bike wheels into the positions provided.
You will see fitted slots on the bike rack for your bike wheels to slide into. Check the rack for directions about whether you should load in your front or rear wheel first, since this varies. In most cases, the slots will be clearly labeled for you. If the rack is vacant, use the slot closest to the bus.
Lift the support arm over the front tire and secure it. Pull the support arm out completely, then pull it up and over your front tire. Make sure to secure the support arm against the top of the front tire. It should not rest against the fender or brake. Sit near the front and keep an eye on your bike. Board the bus and pay your fare, as you normally would. Find a seat near the front of the bus and sit there so you can keep an eye on your bike during the ride. Consider practicing on a demonstration rack, if possible.
Many cities provide demonstration racks for riders to practice on before attempting to mount their bike in a real-life scenario. Things can go wrong and hold up the bus, which they want to avoid.
Practicing beforehand also gives you peace of mind regarding the safety of your bike when on the rack. Part 3. Let the bus driver know you need to get your bike off the rack at the next stop. Make sure the driver acknowledges your statement before you get off the bus.
If this happens, check your local transit website for instructions. Exit through the front door of the bus. This is a good time to remind the bus driver that you need to remove your bike from the rack.
Give them a wave, or point at the rack, to remind them. Make eye contact with the driver as you do so. Unload your bike on the curb side of the street. Never unload on the street side. When you exit the bus through the front exit, walk in front of the bus and toward the bike rack.
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