It's undeniable: bicycles are the new favorite mode of transport for Parisians! A survey conducted by the Paris Region Institute* published in April 2024 has shown that 11.2% of trips within the city are made by bike, while cars account for just 4.3% of journeys. While many users own their bikes, others rely on Vélib' – the city's bike-sharing system – or other two-wheelers provided by operators like Dott and Lime. And it looks like a third operator might soon join the list, increasing the number of bikes available in Paris.
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A Swedish operator soon in Paris?
It's called Voi, and it's the new operator of self-service bikes that could be making its way to Paris, as revealed by our colleagues at BFM. Originally from Sweden, the company could start pedaling in the capital as early as October 1st next year, pending approval from the Paris Council in early July 2025. The operator was notably selected from a list of twelve candidates: “This new contract represents the largest market for self-service bikes ever replaced.”Sorted by Voi Technology around the world, develops the Swedish company in a press release.
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Regulating bike-sharing in Paris
The different operators working in Paris will have to adhere to certain regulations. "Since 2020, our goal has been to regulate the “free-floating” [...] which complements; the more traditional forms of mobility like public transport, biking, and walking », specifies David Belliard, Deputy for Mobility at the City of Paris in BFM. Therefore, there should not be more than 22,500 bikes in circulation in Paris. Each of the three operators can offer between 3,000 and 6,000.
