How does it work?

The bicycle-sharing service is based on two types of bicycles:

Regular bicycles – bicycles that are provided for rent and return at every docking station of BZbike and are available throughout the urban area of Herzliya.

Electric bicycles – bicycles that are equipped with an auxiliary engine and are part of the Herzliya-based BZbike and the Tel Aviv-based Tel-O-Fun systems, and are available for rent at any of the docking stations throughout the urban areas of Tel Aviv and Herzliya.

The BZbike Herzliya-based service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year at docking stations throughout the city.

To register, you must download and open the Tel-O-Fun application on your cell phone via the Google or Apple app store.
When you open the application, register for the service by providing your personal details, email address and means of payment. Next, please accept the Terms and Conditions. Riders older than 16 who wish to rent an electric bicycle will need to scan an identity document (identity card, driver’s license or passport) in order to confirm their age.
To begin your rental, choose a bicycle from the docking station, scan the QR code that appears on the bicycle’s handlebars, select the type of subscription you want (if you have not already done so), release the bicycle, and go for an enjoyable and safe ride.
To end the rental, return the bicycle to any of the docking stations appropriate for the type of bicycle: Regular bicycles – You may begin and end the rental at any of the BZbike docking stations throughout the Herzliya urban area.
Electric bicycles – You may begin and end the rental at any of the BZbike docking stations in Herzliya or the Tel-O-Fun docking stations in Tel Aviv.
When ending the rental, ensure that the bicycle is correctly and securely locked at the docking station, and check that you have received confirmation that the rental has ended on the application on your cell phone.

There are three rental options available to you:

One-time rental, three-month rental or annual rental – all available only via the application.

For further information about the different subscription options, please click here.

Fees (and how to calculate the rental cost)
The cost of renting a Tel-O-Fun bike is a combination of 1) the unlocking fee (for one-time rentals) or the subscription fee (quarterly or annual) and 2) the rental time fee (which depends on how long you have the bike). The fees depend on the type of bike you choose (regular or e-bike) and how long you keep it

Registration Rules and Bike Use Conditions
Renting a regular bicycle
Anyone 16 years and over is permitted to use a regular bicycle if they

know how to ride a bicycle
have experience and the ability to ride a bicycle
are physically able to ride a regular bicycle safely
do not have a medical condition or other limitation that would prevent the use of a bicycle.

Renting an e-bike (electric bicycle)
Anyone 16 years and over is permitted to use an e-bike, subject to the provisions of the relevant laws and regulations, if they

have sufficient experience and are sufficiently physically fit in accordance with the law
are familiar with the relevant traffic laws and regulations
hold a driver’s license or have passed the theory test of the Israel Licensing Authority and/or hold a license from the Israel Licensing Authority after completing the theory course for electric bikes.

The bikes
"BZbike" bikes are modern, safe bicycles provided in one standard size, suitable for men and women.
The regular pedal bicycles have three gears, an adjustable seat and are equipped with smart LED bike lights, reflectors, mud guards and a rear rack.
The e-bikes have an integrated electric motor, bicycle frame, locking system, handlebars, brakes, bike chain, front and rear axle, wheels and tires, bell, lights, seat, electric locking and operating system and global positioning system (GPS) etc.

The APP
Tel-O-fun app is available to download.
The app allows you to easily purchase a membership, and to unlock or return and lock a bike simply and effortlessly.
You can see on the bike station map which bikes are available at each station and easily plan a route.

Borrowing a "BZbike" Helmet
For your convenience, there is a helmet which you may borrow attached to the "BZbike" bikes.
Release the helmet by clicking on the helmet icon on the app’s homepage.

The app will provide a release code which unlocks the helmet stored in the bike’s attached front basket.

When you return the bike, click on the helmet icon again in order to correctly replace the helmet. The return process is not complete until the bike has been correctly locked, the code reset, and the helmet locked back in place and photographed according to the app’s instructions.

If you have further questions, please check the FAQ section or contact us.
We wish you a comfortable, enjoyable, non-polluting ride around Tel aviv, free from traffic and the search for a parking space!