First BIXI mega-station with repair shop opens in Parc La Fontaine [Video]

BIXI’s new ‘mega-station’ (Carrefour) in Parc La Fontaine can hold up to 60 bikes, double the rough average capacity of 30.

It is now the largest BIXI station in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough in the company’s 16-year history.

“It’s a very important spot for us,” said BIXI Montreal spokesperson Pierre-Luc Marier, citing the park’s popularity among BIXI users.

The station and repair shop will have at least two mechanics available for repairs at any given time. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.

Its purpose is to decentralize repairs so that users at any of BIXI’s 900 stations will not have to go to the main office for repairs. This also means minor bike problems can be fixed on the spot.

On-site mechanics will also be able to answer questions about BIXI or give guidance about the …