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Is it really kids doing this? At least in my city it's very clearly organized. A day or so after it's been stolen it will have made it's way to somewhere in eastern europe.

We've actually had those in Paris. Didn't quite follow the subject so don't know the details, but for some reason they've decided to stop the scheme and tear them down.

They've got those at BART stations in the Bay Area. I don't remember the details but I believe you can even rent one so you're guaranteed a spot for your commute.

VTA also provides secure bike lockers at rail stations.

https://www.vta.org/faq/how-do-i-rent-bike-locker

There are some in the Paris area; I haven't ever used them though. I don't even know how you'd get access to one.