Brixton Cycles managed to survive, so there's some precedent and hope.
Brixton cycles has a cult following of some sorts, and has the service and venue to match. A similar co op set up today wouldn't last 12 months anywhere in London sadly. Mosquito bikes had a similar co op background and it's sadly gone.
SBC is still there ..
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Brixton Cycles managed to survive, so there's some precedent and hope.