The system, similar to those in other large cities, launched in September 2009,[REF][REF] and includes 70 bikes and 35 hire points (initially 7) around the centre and the south of the city.
The cycle scheme run by OYBike ended in December 2011 after funding was removed by Cardiff council, the operator did not have other sponsors so the bikes along with their smart locks were removed from the city centre [REF].