Paying it forward - sharing the tandem

[LBTC]

Great idea, CC!! I'll start looking for a cool book tomorrow!

H&B
~T~

[crazycanuck]

Hmmmm..i might have something for you..

[OakLeaf]

Maybe it's the lawyer in me but I'd be really worried about liability, particularly if you're going to ask people for money (any money).

[LBTC]

Maybe it's the lawyer in me but I'd be really worried about liability, particularly if you're going to ask people for money (any money).

Would it make any difference if we suggested a donation to cover maintenance, rather than set a fee?

Does it help that we're in Canada? I think litigation happens less frequently here....

H&B
~T~

[Blueberry]

I also wonder if you could do a sign out sheet with a liability waiver (e.g. I agree it's dangerous, I accept the risk, I will wear a helmet). Don't know anything about Canadian law, though... Do you have someone up there you could ask? (kind of sad this is what you have to think about).

Otherwise, I think it's a lovely idea. Are you OK with leaving it outside? Any theft concerns in your area (I don't mean the people who are riding it, but others). Also probably should think about how to handle disaster (e.g. taco'd wheel, etc).

CA

[Pax]

I heard of a community who tried to shared bike thing, borrow one when you need it and leave it parked at a visible spot when you're done. As I recall it didn't work out too well because they started on a huge scale and kept misplacing the bikes.

I do remember that they painted them bright gold and posted up community notices, maybe you could do something like that...make it visible and available with an attached note or plate saying where it's home is?