Test bike sharing in your city, starting from 50,000 EUR

Test bike sharing in your city, starting from 50,000 EUR

Invite providers to run a Pilot Project in your city

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Bike sharing is now affordable even for smaller cities
of 15,000 people or more

New technology allows cities to launch a public bike-sharing system within a few months

There is no need to build expensive parking infrastructure any more

A testing period of 6-12 months is enough to determine if it can be successful in a city

Get a tailored bike-sharing system in a few steps

  1. Specify your city’s needs and run a public tender to get the best provider for you

  1. The winning provider will launch a Pilot Project and gather and share usage data

  1. Use the data to evaluate the system and plan a realistic next step in your city's development

Join other successful cities,
currently running Pilot Projects

Žďár, Czechia

population 22,000

  • started in 2024 with just 50 bikes in a hilly landscape

  • 1 year pilot: rides up to 30 minutes are free for citizens,

paid by the city

  • busses are infrequent - the bike is a faster option

  • after clear success now preparing a tender with more bikes for next year

Tallinn, Estonia

population 450,000

  • started in 2024 with 200 bikes

  • area just around the wider city centre

  • citizens pay for rides themselves

  • after a few months of testing, the operation

will be adjusted (parking spots, number of bikes, price)

What could a Pilot Project look like?

Total fleet size

60-100 (e-)bikes

Fleet composition

up to 20% e-bikes

Area of operations

3-5 km²

Operation duration

8 months

Time to launch from contract signing

1-3 months

Aproximate price

50 000 to 100 000 EUR*

* Final amount needs to be adjusted to your city's specifics.

Typically, 50% is paid upon signing the contract, and the remaining 50% upon completion.

A bike-sharing provider will include the following in a project:

Providing bikes with gears and essential equipment

Specifying the following features will ensure the quality of the provider's offer: 1. 3-speed gears: This enhances usability for various terrains. 2. Low-step frame: Facilitates easy mounting and dismounting for riders of all ages. 3. Two independent brakes: Ensures optimal safety and control. 4. Nighttime visibility solutions: Bikes must be equipped with reflex items as required by legislation, including front and rear lights that automatically activate in low light conditions. 5. User-adjustable saddle: Allows riders to easily adjust the seat height for maximum comfort. 6. Storage solutions: Incorporate a front basket or rear carrier for convenient transportation of bags and personal items. 7. Compliance with legislation: Ensure all other necessary features meet regulatory requirements. This comprehensive approach ensures that the bike-sharing program meets both user needs and legal standards, providing a safe and enjoyable riding experience.

Providing bikes with gears and essential equipment

Specifying the following features will ensure the quality of the provider's offer: 1. 3-speed gears: This enhances usability for various terrains. 2. Low-step frame: Facilitates easy mounting and dismounting for riders of all ages. 3. Two independent brakes: Ensures optimal safety and control. 4. Nighttime visibility solutions: Bikes must be equipped with reflex items as required by legislation, including front and rear lights that automatically activate in low light conditions. 5. User-adjustable saddle: Allows riders to easily adjust the seat height for maximum comfort. 6. Storage solutions: Incorporate a front basket or rear carrier for convenient transportation of bags and personal items. 7. Compliance with legislation: Ensure all other necessary features meet regulatory requirements. This comprehensive approach ensures that the bike-sharing program meets both user needs and legal standards, providing a safe and enjoyable riding experience.

Electronic locks and GPS module to prevent bad parking without the need to build costly fixed stations

Electronic locks and GPS module to prevent bad parking without the need to build costly fixed stations

Cooperation on the implementation of bike sharing

Cooperation on the implementation of bike sharing

Friendly rental app for your citizens for easy access to bikes

Friendly rental app for your citizens for easy access to bikes

Bike repair and bike redistribution services

Bike repair and bike redistribution services

Daily customer support to resolve issues and provide info

Daily customer support to resolve issues and provide info

Data on usage patterns for planning the structure of future full-scale operations

Data on usage patterns for planning the structure of future full-scale operations

How long does it take to launch?

An example timeline

The public tender process (with optional public consultations)

Sign a contract with the winning provider

1-2 months

  • City: Agree on exact parking locations, handle the related paperwork

  • Provider: Find people and a warehouse in the city, prepare the bikes and the IT

1 month

  • City: Work with the provider on launching and marketing this new offer

  • Provider: move the bikes to the city

Launch!

Frequently asked questions about the Pilot Project

We don’t have enough parking spaces—how can we resolve this?

One effective solution is to designate parking spots marked by color, making it easy for bike-sharing users to identify where to park, while also helping other residents see where bikes should be located. If marking with color is not feasible, we recommend using stickers during the testing period, as implemented in Bratislava. Another option is to request that the pilot project operator provide mobile bike racks that do not require ground attachment; however, this may incur additional costs.

We don’t have enough parking spaces—how can we resolve this?

One effective solution is to designate parking spots marked by color, making it easy for bike-sharing users to identify where to park, while also helping other residents see where bikes should be located. If marking with color is not feasible, we recommend using stickers during the testing period, as implemented in Bratislava. Another option is to request that the pilot project operator provide mobile bike racks that do not require ground attachment; however, this may incur additional costs.

What should the city specifically request during the testing period?

What should the city specifically request during the testing period?

What should be done at the end of the pilot project? How can we proceed?

What should be done at the end of the pilot project? How can we proceed?

Contact us for a free consultation,
let's discuss your questions

suzanne.verhaar@rekola.eu

Suzanne Verhaar

B2G Partnerships Manager

Contact us for a free consultation,
let's discuss your questions

suzanne.verhaar@rekola.eu

Suzanne Verhaar

B2G Partnerships Manager

Contact us for a free consultation,
let's discuss your questions

suzanne.verhaar@rekola.eu

Suzanne Verhaar

B2G Partnerships Manager

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