The Donkey Republic self-service bicycle network is available in several locations in Switzerland, including Neuchâtel (Microcity) and Geneva (Campus Biotech). EPFL students and employees can take out an annual membership at a preferential rate.
EPFL students and employees can obtain an annual membership to Donkey Republic at the preferential rate of CHF 48.-/year (instead of CHF 60.-/year). The first 12 hours of each rental are included in the membership, which also give access to all Donkey Republic networks.
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Install the App
Install the iOS or Android Donkey Republic app. On the “Profile” tab, create your account using your EPFL e-mail address. You can thus take advantage of an annual subscription at the rate of CHF 48 per year. -
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Booking your bike
When a bike is available, it is displayed on the map. Click on it and follow the procedure. The rental is valid for 12 hours at no additional cost. -
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Unlocking the bike
When you are close to the bike you rented, click on your rental, then on “Unlock”. The lock opens automatically after 5 seconds. The location service and your Bluetooth connection must be on. -
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Locking and unlocking
Push down the lock handle when you take a break, then click on “Unlock” in the app when you’re ready to go. -
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Returning the bike to the pickup location
Before your rental period ends, simply take your bike back to its pickup location. -
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Ending your rental
Lock your bike and end your rental by first clicking on “Return”, then on “End Rental”. That’s it!
In Neuchâtel, the annuel pass entitles you to :
- Have access to the bikes from the Neuchâtelroule Port station on the rental portal
- Benefit from reduced admission to museums (MEN, MahN, Museum of Natural History, Laténium and Dürrenmatt Center Neuchâtel)
- Win tickets to festivals (Corn’Rock, Festi’Neuch, NIFFF), theaters (Passage and CCN-Pommier) and to the Case à Chocs