join BikeShare

BikeShare is free bicycle rental service for University of Toronto students and faculty. In order to use the free services BikeShare offers you must first read and agree to the rules and regulations as well as the BikeShare General Waiver and Release.

BikeShare Rules and Regulations

BikeShare is a free service to members of the UTM community.

Renting a bike is a privilege, not a right; please treat the program with respect.

All renters are required to read and understand this document as well as the waiver form before signing out any BikeShare equipment.

Bike share equipment includes, bikes, lock, keys, helmets as well as all the tools owned by UTM BikeShare.

• All renters must provide accurate information about themselves and must read and sign a waiver form before signing out any BikeShare equipment.
• Bike, lock, and safety gear rentals are 24 hours with the exception of the yellow mountain bike rentals. Any rental period may be extended for up to 48 hours with the consent of on duty BikeShare staff. Once this period is over, you will not be allowed to rent a bike until the next business day.
• The yellow mountain bikes may only be rented out for the duration of time that the BikeShare office is open on any given day, and must be returned to the BikeShare office on the same day during hours of operation. Students must leave their T-card at the Bike Share office while renting a mountain bike.
• All BikeShare equipment must be returned during the BikeShare hours of operation on their due date to avoid penalties. If for any reasons, you cannot comply with this rule, you must e-mail BikeShare and request to have the bike returned on the next business day.
• Signed out bikes should not be left on the BikeShare bike racks. The renter is responsible for the bike as well as all other related equipment until they have been officially signed back in by BikeShare staff.
• Renters can be held financially responsible for any loss of or damage to any BikeShare equipment while they have been signed out.
• Failure to return any BikeShare equipment on time, or failure to report or pay for damages will be dealt with by Campus Police as stolen or damaged property.
• Renters are responsible for knowing and obeying all traffic laws and taking safety precautions including wearing a helmet. Do not rent a bike if you are unsure of your riding ability. BikeShare or its affiliates will not be responsible for any damages to yourself or other person or property that may have occurred while using any BikeShare equipment.
• BikeShare staff have the right to refuse rental of a bike to any person(s).

BikeShare General Waiver and Release

In signing this release, I acknowledge that I understand its intent, and I, for myself heirs, executors, administrators and representatives, do hereby agree and will absolve and hold harmless the University of Toronto Mississauga, the BikeShare Program, corporate sponsors, cooperating sponsors, cooperating organizations and any other parties connected with the rental of bikes, from and against any blame and liability for any injury, harm, loss, inconvenience, or any other damage which may result the signing out and use of a bicycle. I hereby represent that I am physically capable of using a bicycle, and that I will observe traffic laws and use the bicycle in a safe and non-threatening manner by abiding all traffic and safety laws. I hereby absolve and hold harmless the University of Toronto, the BikeShare programs, and any affiliates from any damage I may cause by any breach of these representations.

I hereby acknowledge and understand that I am responsible for the well being of the bicycle while it is under my possession, including theft and any physical damage to the bicycle, and I hereby am responsible for paying the costs of replacing or repairing the bicycle, and any additional costs associated with the loss of the bike, if such theft or damage occurs. I am hereby responsible to inspect the bicycle before borrowing and to report any damages before taking the bicycle, and waiver all liabilities which may result from my failure to inspect the bicycle before use.