Smart Bike DC is Here!

Up and running, err.. pedaling... That is right, SmartBike DC is now LIVE.. For 40 dollars a year, you can become a member. According to the website, www.smartbikedc.com , 40 dollars a year buys you unlimited rentals from 10 different bike stations. It seems like the rental period is limited to three hours, and you can return your bike at any SmartBikeDC station - a feature that I wish zipcar offered. If the bike is not returned after 24 hours, then SmartBikeDC charges you around 550 dollars for a replacement bike. Locks and helmets are not provided with the bicycle rental, and bikes can be rented from 6am- 10pm, but can be returned 24 hours a day. So much for grabbing one of these and 'drunk bicycling' home after a long night in Adams Morgan.