Hubs

The BycMe architecture consists of loosely federated hubs that share a common set of Bycme platform services for user and fleet management. Hubs operate independently, managing their own riders and cycles. They can choose to share their fleet inventory with other hubs if they choose to, this allows scale benefits in cycle availability.

What is a BycMe Hub ?

A hub is a local unit that has a critical mass of riders and cycles, usually an apartment complex, but could be a gated community, or a locality. It can even be a cluster of independent houses. Apartments make it logistically easier, so we are starting the process with larger apartment complexes.

What does a hub do ?

The Hub provides a safe parking space, and an inventory of shared cycles that they maintain. It also manages its rider pool. Each hub manages its own finances for cycle maintenance and other operating costs.

What does it cost to setup and run a hub ?

Ideally the Capex is zero. Space for parking can be found in common areas, and unused bikes can be donated to the initial pool of bikes. There is a small cost for maintaining the bikes, but it is not significant. The operations are all volunteer run, so there are no people costs.

Can Hubs interoperate ?

The BycMe architecture allows hubs to share their infrastructure like parking and cycles with other hubs if they choose to. This creates higher cycle availability, and faster turnarounds. 

What common services does the Hub use from the BycMe platform ?

BycMe platform services span user management, lock management, fleet inventory management. 

I am interested in setting up a hub, how can you help ?

Please email us at parag.patankar@gmail.com and we can help you with the entire flow of setting up a hub, starting with user interest discovery, then engaging stakeholders like the Management Committee for infrastructure, asking for unused cycles to be donated, tips on refurbishing them to make them ride worthy at a low cost, and best practices for operations. We will conduct training sessions for your team.