The French capital’s status as the shared-cycling capital in Europe has been cemented with its rides increasing by 6 million, from 70 million in 2024 to 76 million in 2025.
Paris has over 1,000 km of cycling paths which experiences great demand from both local Parisians and tourists. It is served by both the public Vélib’ network, as well as private operators Lime, Dott, and most recently, Voi.
Its market has become more dynamic since Voi has taken up a share of 25% of dockless bike shares through rapid deployment and aggressive pricing in the three months since it arrived in 2025.
Although public operator Vélib’ is still the market leader, which is used for millions of rides monthly, it is facing increased pressure due to recent price hikes, disruptions to its services, and fraud incidents that have led it to temporarily reduce its fleet to approximately 17,000 bikes. Read the full article here.
Over the past year, the number of shared bicycles in the region has increased by 2% to 27,300, as the number of rentals has also increased, according to the State of Shared Mobility 2025 report published by CROW-KpVV and Natuurlijk!Deelmobiliteit.
This latest news about market stabilisation comes after the Netherlands’ shared bicycle market has experienced growth and decline in recent years.
Shared vehicle data comparison
In 2025, the number of shared vehicles in the Netherlands exceeded 46,000 in September, a 6% increase in comparison to 2024.
Apart from cargo bikes, each shared vehicle mode reported an increase from the previous year:
Shared bicycles increased by 2%
Shared scooters increased by 3%
Shared cars increased by 15%
Shared cargo bikes decreased by 29% to 657
Bike sharing providers
The number of bike-sharing providers declined from 17 to 14 last year. OV-fiets remains the Netherlands’ largest bike sharing provider, representing two-thirds of all services. It experienced minimal growth in the number of shared bicycles, as this figure increased by 5% for other providers.
With regional concessions expected for bike sharing in the cities of Utrecht and Eindhoven, growth is anticipated to continue in 2026.
The share of electric shared bicycles has increased to 21 percent.
Shared bicycle rentals increasing
Figures from providers (excluding public transport bicycle sharing company OV-fiets) has revealed that shared bicycle rentals increased by 13% from 2022 to 2025, with the number of rentals per day for each bike also rising.
The most common purposes for using shared bicycles were for friends or family visits, day trips, holidays, or events, followed by commuting and business trips.
The most significant reason for shared bicycle use by a large amount was usage in combination with public transport, with most trips on a non-electric shared bike taking place after a train journey – 76%.
Meanwhile, for shared e-bike usage, the usage reasons of combining with public transportation, door-to-door transport option, flexibility, comfort, as well as travel time were considered equally important for riders.
An electric shared bike is normally accessed on foot (52 %) or by train (25 %).
Municipalities offering bike sharing
The number of municipalities offering bike-sharing services has remained the same at 212. The highest amount of shared bicycles is in the major Dutch cities of Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, and Groningen. In terms of the highest number of shared bikes per 100,000 residents, Eindhoven, Utrecht, and Leiden scored the highest.
Shared cargo bikes and scooters
There are currently two shared cargo bike providers in the Netherlands, with their availability having decreased from 12 to 8 Dutch cities. Amsterdam accounts for the most shared cargo bikes by a significant amount, with 334 cargo bikes, representing over half of this mode of shared transportation in the Netherlands.
In regards to shared scooters, there are two providers, which have decreased from being available in 31 to 26 Dutch cities. The cities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam account for the majority of shared e-scooters.
Shared e-scooter rentals had experienced a slight decrease in recent years, as well as the number of rentals for each scooter per day. The full State of Shared Mobility 2025 report, which also includes shared mobility for the business market for the first time, can be accessed online.
The LEVA-EU member has been selected as the bicycle supplier for Bubi 3.0, Budapest’s next-generation public bike-sharing system, representing a major step forward for shared urban mobility in the Hungarian capital, a significant milestone for all partners involved in the contract obtained by INURBA Mobility.
The Bubi 3.0 programme will see a progressive rollout of up to 5,000 bicycles across Budapest, including approximately 1,000 electric bikes. The system will be deployed through an extensive network of stations and mobility hubs, known as Mobi-Points, designed to strengthen intermodality and improve everyday access to shared cycling for residents and visitors alike.
OEMBikes’ appointment follows a competitive tender process and positions the company at the heart of one of Europe’s most ambitious public bike-sharing upgrades. While winning the tender marks an important achievement, OEMBikes emphasises that the focus now shifts firmly to delivery, working closely with INURBA Mobility and fellow partners Urban Sharing and Qucit to implement a reliable, scalable and future-ready system.
INURBA Mobility, which will lead operations and system delivery, has highlighted Bubi 3.0 as a major leap forward in terms of scale, technology and service quality for Budapest. The company will contribute its operational and technical expertise to ensure a user-centric service aligned with the city’s long-term mobility objectives.
OEMBikes has acknowledged the trust placed in the consortium and underscored the importance of collaboration in bringing the project to life. The company has expressed confidence that the combined experience of all partners, alongside close cooperation with BKK – Budapest Transport Centre, will translate strategic ambition into measurable, real-world impact.
As the project moves into its implementation phase, OEMBikes and its partners are preparing to deliver a system designed to make cycling a more accessible, attractive and integral part of daily transport in Budapest.
For the first time, official market data has revealed the scale of bike sharing and bicycle subscription services in Germany. According to figures released by the trade association Zukunft Fahrrad (Future Bicycle), there are currently around 115,000 shared bicycles in operation nationwide, including over 57,000 e-bikes and approximately 1,950 cargo bikes, while an estimated 100,000 bicycles are being used through private subscription models.
A shift from ownership to usage
The new data, presented by Wasilis von Rauch, Managing Director of Zukunft Fahrrad, has highlighted a broader mobility trend in Germany: that users are moving away from private ownership toward flexible usage. Subscription and sharing systems offer broader and more equitable access to bicycles with predictable monthly costs that include insurance and maintenance, without the need for large upfront purchases.
Although the number of leased or purchased bicycles remains higher overall, the report notes that shared and subscription-based cycling has surpassed traditional car-sharing in scale. With approximately 45,000 car-sharing vehicles in Germany, there are now more than twice as many private bicycle subscriptions and two and a half times as many shared bicycles in use.
Von Rauch explains the findings, “Attractive sharing and subscription models maximize the use of existing resources. They also get people on bikes who can’t afford their own. With social tariffs, politicians could give even more people access to comfortable bikes. Funds from the Climate Social Plan would be better invested here than exclusively in social leasing of electric cars.”
Integration into public transport
Bike sharing is increasingly seen as an essential component of public transport. Ann-Kathrin Schneider, Managing Director of the German Platform for Mobility Management (DEPOMM), emphasized the importance of rental bikes in German mobility. “Rental bikes now have as much of a place in German cities as buses. About half of users combine them with buses or trains – it’s an important component of local transport infrastructure.”
Many municipalities are now calling for bike-sharing systems to be formally recognized as part of local public transport infrastructure and to receive funding accordingly.
Social and environmental benefits
Von Rauch summarised Zukunft Fahrrad’s findings in the context of German mobility, stating, “Bike sharing and bike subscriptions are no longer a marginal phenomenon, but a key pillar of the transport transition – socially, ecologically, and economically sensible at the same time.”
The full market data can be accessed on the Zukunft Fahrrad website.
The Spanish government has announced plans to reduce bike-sharing costs and invest in expanding its infrastructure.
For this new initiative, the Spanish Council of Ministers has approved funding to cover 30% of the typical costs associated with public bicycle loan services. This subsidy will enable users to take unlimited trips within a specified time frame throughout 2025. Additionally, local authorities will have the opportunity to enhance these benefits by offering an extra 20% discount through their own budgets.
Jesús Freire, Secretary General of AMBE (Spain’s Association of Bicycle Brands), welcomed the initiative, stating: “At AMBE we celebrate the fact that shared bicycles are considered an integral part of the transport system, hence our support for this measure and the expansion of these systems to those cities and towns where they are not available, as well as the improvement of existing services, through their electrification and expansion of the number of bicycles and stations.”
Investment in infrastructure and expansion
In addition to user subsidies, the government’s program includes financial support for the development of bike-sharing infrastructure. Grants will cover at least 40% of the total cost of new infrastructure, with specific criteria for funding allocation. Bike-sharing stations must be located within 200 meters of town centers, and priority will be given to areas where such services are not yet available. The expected frequency of bicycle use will also be a determining factor in selecting grant recipients.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to promote sustainable mobility, particularly for short-distance urban travel. According to data from Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, the majority of urban and metropolitan journeys are under 10 kilometers, making bicycles a viable and efficient mode of transportation. Furthermore, the increasing use of electric bicycles is expected to help overcome barriers related to topography and physical effort, making cycling more accessible to a wider population.
The Spanish government has stated that detailed guidelines and application procedures for these grants will be published in the near future. Local Spanish authorities interested in securing funding are advised to prepare their proposals promptly to ensure access to this financial support in 2025.
By investing in bike-sharing initiatives and infrastructure, Spain seeks to enhance urban mobility while reducing carbon emissions, for its efforts in aligning with broader environmental and sustainability goals.