We’re off to the Middle East!  From London and Paris to Sydney and New York, we’ve always accepted payments in GBP, EUR, USD and AUD. But while this covered a large number of countries, we knew there were still bike rental businesses out in the wider world who needed support with organising their rentals.  Looking to reach even more managers, our team has been hard at work and are thrilled to announce that we’ve added United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) to our list of accepted currencies.   Secure Bike Rentals In Dubai Having recently developed an integration with our payment prov ..read more

Running a bike-rental business means being quick on your feet to keep up with demand. Together with bike maintenance, bookings and tracking finances, things can often get pretty intense. Here at yoyo, we’re always looking for ways to help you stay organised and keep delivering a top riding experience while maximising the ROI on your bikes.   Setting up booking sessions    As well as tracking your inventory and sending you maintenance reminders, our bike rental platform allows customers to make online bookings. This means that your riders can take control of their booking 24/7/36 ..read more

When it comes to growing your bike rental business, having a quality website can make a huge difference. Nowadays, people use the internet to answer almost any query, whether it’s to do their shopping, find out the football score or learn more about duck-billed platypi. This means that when potential riders want to see your opening times or book their bike rental session, the first place they’re going to look is online.   Why do you need a great bike rental website? In today’s society, your website needs to look good and create a positive first impression. As websites and user habits grow ..read more

When running a bike rental business, having a user-friendly website is key to converting traffic into bookings. If designed right, it will guide them through your website towards checkout using the quickest and smoothest path. By removing all points of friction, you can boost your bookings and really maximise your online retail space.   Creating a website designed to convert But how do you go about designing a website that makes the most of this potential? It all comes down to what’s known as conversion rate optimisation (CRO). Conversions are visitors that complete a desired action—in th ..read more

Whether you’re looking for yourself or your business, you’ll want to make sure you choose the right bike for the job. This can be a little confusing as there’s so much variety on the market, which is why we’ve put together this brief guide on how to choose a bike. Once you know what to look out for and the benefits different features bring, you’ll be able to decide exactly which bike features you need for a great riding experience.   Choosing your bike type   Before getting into all the different bicycle features and benefits, it’s important to consider how you or your clients are go ..read more

The bicycle industry has boomed over the last couple of years, and it doesn’t look like things are going to slow down any time soon. Now is a fantastic time for anyone looking at setting up a bike shop, and with sustainable travel options a growing priority, it’s also a sustainable business choice going into the future. Read on to find out more about why opening a bike shop is a great idea, what your first steps should be, and how yoyo can give you an edge over your competitors.   Reasons for opening a bike shop in today’s world From lockdowns to social distancing, the 2020 Covid-19 pande ..read more

Spreadsheets have long helped small businesses get organised. From Excel to Google Sheets and Mac, these programs are both cost-effective and easily accessible which makes them a popular option with startups.  However, they’re also notorious for being inaccurate, difficult to use and not completely fulfilling their users’ needs, especially when it comes to bike rental businesses. While multiple industries have overcome this by developing their own bespoke software tailored to their needs, we noticed that the bike rental industry was being left behind.  That’s why we created yoyo. Rea ..read more

Road congestion in cities and a push for sustainability means that recent years have seen a growing momentum for greener transport options. Cycling is one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly ways of getting around, plus it’s fun and offers extra health benefits for riders. This makes it a popular choice, and as such, the demand for bike rental services and bike sharing is expected to continue growing faster and faster.  With the future looking bright for bike rental managers, now is as greater a time as any to put together your own fleet. If you’re considering your own bike rental sh ..read more

Over the last few years, sustainability has moved to the forefront of consumers’ minds with more and more industries finding ways to go green. This includes city transport, and with commuters looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, electric cars and bikes are quickly becoming a popular option. The benefits are so great that by 2025, we can expect every one in two bicycles sold within Europe to be electric. With the growing popularity and demand for e-bikes, more bike rental managers are considering the investment. But what are e-bikes and why are they so popular in the cities? Read ..read more

The future is looking a lot more digital for many industries, and we think bike rentals should be no different. Noticing that bike rental managers were being left behind, we developed yoyo as a way to resolve this and help them bring their businesses into the digital age. You can now say goodbye to paperwork and instead say hello to a streamlined system that makes life easier for you. Read on to learn about the risks of more traditional methods, and how going digital can help save your business time and money while increasing bookings and profits.    1. Bookings & updates   ..read more