Free 30-minute bike rentals every Sunday in June

TfL's bike hire scheme has been operating since 2010

Londoners will be able to get their first 30 minutes for free if they rent a Santander Cycles bike on Sundays throughout June.

Each 30 minutes thereafter costs £1.65 for pedal bikes and £3.30 for e-bikes although Transport for London (TfL) says unlimited new rentals are permitted throughout the day.

It's part of TfL's Cycle Sundays scheme, which aims to get more people cycling in the capital.

Last year saw the lowest level of bike hires for 10 years, following record usage in 2022.

TfL says the scheme recently passed one million hires and 1,400 e-bikes will be added to its fleet later in the summer.

David Eddington, head of cycle hire at TfL, said: "TfL Cycle Sundays offers a range of leisure routes across London which are perfect for beginners looking to get into cycling.

"Cycling is not only brilliant for your mental and physical health, but also a great way to explore and see more of London."