In Île-de-France, Véligo Location is experiencing a significant increase in bike rental subscriptions this year. The introduction of a new range of bikes is drawing more interest from users. Since January 5, all residents of Île-de-France, including 130,000 existing subscribers from 2019, can access the new offers on the Véligo platform.
Details of Véligo’s Bike Rental Service
Véligo operates under a public service delegation granted by Île-de-France Mobilités to Cyclonova, which comprises the Transdev and La Poste groups. This partnership, in place until 2032, allows the service to thrive since its launch in September 2019.
Investment and Expansion Plans
The service is backed by an annual contract worth approximately €35 million. Plans are underway to expand the fleet significantly. The goal is to increase the number of bikes from 20,000 to 40,000 by 2032.
- Year Established: 2019
- Annual Investment: €35 million
- Target Fleet Size: 40,000 bikes by 2032
- Current Subscribers: 130,000 since 2019
Creation of Bike Houses
To further enhance accessibility, Véligo aims to establish around 40 bike houses throughout the region. These facilities, both stationary and mobile, will help users find the bicycles that best meet their needs. Five bike houses have already opened their doors to the public.
The growing popularity of the rental service showcases the community’s increasing preference for sustainable transport solutions. Véligo’s initiatives are paving the way for a greener future in urban mobility.
