News: Latest updates from PubliBike Velospot
Cross-border bike sharing in the Hochrhein region
Starting in May 2026, a new cross-border bike-sharing system will be launched across the entire Hochrhein region. As part of a three-year pilot project, residents, commuters, and tourists will be offered an environmentally friendly, practical, and flexible way to explore the region across national borders.
End of the PubliBike (Zone 2) app
As of March 31, the PubliBike (Zone 2) app will no longer work. From now on, everything across Switzerland will run via the new PubliBike Velospot (Zone 1) app.
New E-Bike Generation in Freiburg
In the Freiburg region, all 340 e-bikes are being replaced with our new generation. This means our latest e-bike model is available in the Romandie for the first time.
What this means for Freiburg:
- Larger battery for greater range and improved availability
- Integrated locking system for faster check-out and return
- Easy unlocking and locking via the “PubliBike Velospot (Zone 1)” app, by scanning the QR code on the e-bike, or with the SwissPass
New bikes and e-bikes in Zurich
The latest PubliBike Velospot generation is now available in Zurich. You can now unlock the vehicles via QR code on the mudguard or the handlebar. Locking works the same way. Alternatively, you can simply hold your SwissPass to the handlebar and the lock opens.
Launch of the Velo Region Bern 2026
From 16 January 2026, the PubliBike service will be available as "Velo Region Bern" in 17 municipalities: Belp, Bern, Bolligen, Bremgarten bei Bern, Ittigen, Kehrsatz, Kirchlindach, Köniz, Moosseedorf, Münchenbuchsee, Münsingen, Muri bei Bern, Ostermundigen, Rubigen, Vechigen, Wohlen bei Bern and Zollikofen.
The new fleet consists of e-bikes and mechanical bikes with modern technology and a range of up to 70 km. You can rent bikes via the app or SwissPass. Now also via Tap&Go. You can find all details on the Bern page.
PubliBike Service in Lausanne Discontinued
The PubliBike service in Lausanne was discontinued at the end of 2025. Since the beginning of January, all bikes and stations have been removed from the city. We thank everyone who used our service in Lausanne and would be pleased to welcome you again in our other cities.
Test Vehicles from December in Bern
In Bern, the PubliBike service is being expanded and renewed as part of the "Velo Region Bern 2026" initiative. The number of bikes and e-bikes will increase from 1,600 to 2,600. At the same time, the e-bikes will get a new, more powerful drive and a higher-capacity battery.
In December, an initial test fleet will already be available for rental via the new app. Using the new app requires a one-time re-registration, providing your name, email address, and phone number. Existing subscriptions from the current app will be automatically transferred if registration is done with the same email address. From January, more and more vehicles will gradually be available via the new app.
Further information can be found on the Bern page.
Modernization in Ticino Completed
As of November 17, the fully modernized PubliBike Velospot service is available in Ticino. Rides can now be started only with the new app and using the new bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters.
This step brings PubliBike Velospot closer to a unified, modern solution across Switzerland.
Season’s end in Andermatt
The PubliBike Velospot stations in Andermatt Swiss Alps will remain closed until April 2026.
Since reopening in May 2025, the system recorded:
• 437 rides
• 154 people riding at least once
• 3,964 km travelled in total
That’s roughly the distance from Andermatt to Cairo – all on two wheels!
Winter Operations on St. Peter’s Island
On St. Peter’s Island, the two PubliBike Velospot stations usually in service are now entering full winter shutdown. No stations will remain active during the winter season.
Winter Operations in La Chaux-de-Fonds & Le Locle
With the start of the winter season, the PubliBike Velospot network in La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle is being reduced. 24 stations are going into winter shutdown, while 6 centrally located stations will remain active and serviced.
E-Scooters in Biel/Bienne
Starting now, the first station-based e-scooters from PubliBike Velospot are available in Biel/Bienne! We’re expanding our sharing offer to give you even more flexibility for your rides — whether you’re heading to the train station, home, or across the city.
Grenchen Nord goes green!
At Grenchen Nord station, 10 e-bikes and 5 bikes in the unmistakable BLS design are now ready – visible, practical, and available 24/7.
Thanks to Your BIke at Trainstation, you can rent bikes and e-bikes from CHF 2.50 for 6, 12, or 18 hours.
The best part? The first ride (6 hours) is free! Just enter the code BLSFREE during registration – valid for the first 200 users.
Thanks to BLS, the bikes and e-bikes will now be available for 4 years.
Moving with Responsibility
Sustainability is at the core of PubliBike Velospot’s daily operations. Through climate-friendly mobility, social responsibility, and efficient use of resources, we are shaping the future of transportation.
Ticino 3.0: New app, bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters
Starting in September 2025, all bikesharing services in Ticino will be harmonised and modernised. That means: a completely new fleet (e-bikes, bikes and e-scooters) and a new app for the entire canton.
Discontinuation of the PubliBike Velospot Network in Nyon as of July 1, 2025
The PubliBike Velospot network in Nyon will be discontinued as of July 1, 2025. This decision follows the non-renewal of the existing contract with the city.
We regret that we can no longer offer our service to users in this region.
Any prepaid subscriptions will be automatically and proportionally refunded. In some cases, processing may take up to 40 days.
PubliBike Velospot sincerely thanks all users in Nyon and apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the discontinuation of the service.
Tap&Go: Unlock bikes without registration
With Tap&Go, accessing the largest bike-sharing network in Switzerland is easier than ever. Thanks to the SwissPass, no login or registration with PubliBike Velospot is required to rent bikes and e-bikes with the B-Quick tariff – the SwissPass alone is enough.
The new app for bikes, e-bikes & more
Our completely redesigned app makes getting around Switzerland easier than ever. Instead of using two separate systems, you’ll now have a modern app that lets you rent bikes and e-bikes in over 20 cities – and soon even e-scooters or cargo bikes.
What’s new?
- Easier login
- More intuitive subscription management
- SwissPass integration directly in the app
- Faster and more user-friendly rental process
- Helpful notifications with real-time info
- Detailed overview of past rides
- Improved map function
- Filters to help you find the right vehicle
The app is continuously being improved. All basic functions are already available – and many more upgrades are on the way: new login options, an even clearer subscription display, and the integration of additional vehicles such as e-scooters, new e-bikes, bikes and cargo bikes are already on the roadmap.
New annual subscription Frimobil + PubliBike
Starting 1 May 2025, Frimobil, in collaboration with PubliBike, is launching a new combined annual subscription: Frimobil + PubliBike. For just CHF 29 extra on top of the regular Frimobil annual pass, customers receive an integrated offer combining public transport with the use of PubliBike rental bikes in the Fribourg agglomeration.
The goal of this offer is to promote the seamless and year-round combination of public transport and bike sharing. The subscription is available in 2nd class for adults, youths (16-25 years), and seniors (from AHV age). Zone selection remains flexible, as with the regular Frimobil subscription. Access to the bike service is enabled via the PubliBike Velospot app using a personal activation code.
Further information is available at the sales points and online shops of TPF, SBB, and BLS.
La Chaux-de-Fonds + Le Locle
The existing network in La Chaux-de-Fonds is expanding with 10 new stations in Le Locle. A total of 40 new e-bikes are now available. Gradually, at least 22 stations will be built in Le Locle, directly connected to the La Chaux-de-Fonds network. Another step towards more practical, flexible, and sustainable mobility in the region!
New app for Zurich: What’s changing?
At the end of March 2025, all e-bikes in Zurich will be upgraded within a few days. After that, they will only be available through the new app. Mechanical bikes will remain available in the PubliBike app until their later upgrade.
From May 2025, only the new app will be needed in Zurich – it will replace the PubliBike app for e-bikes and bikes. In Bern, Lausanne-Morges, Région de Nyon, and Sottoceneri, the PubliBike app will remain usable.
New Batteries for E-Bikes in Fribourg: More Range, Fewer Issues
Starting in mid-December, the E-Bikes in Fribourg will gradually be equipped with more powerful batteries. These new batteries offer a significantly higher capacity and an integrated display that shows the charge level at the push of a button – a convenient feature that makes usage even easier.
The battery replacement will be done in several stages. The old batteries will be sent back to the workshop in Biel, where all the E-Bikes will be upgraded gradually. A total of about 300 E-Bikes in Fribourg will be affected, with the transition expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025.
During the transition period, E-Bikes with both new and old batteries will be in use side by side. However, the difference is already noticeable: the new batteries are slightly heavier but much more powerful.
A Glimpse Behind the Scenes at PubliBike Bern
Our Bern Operations Manager, Sandro Canzio, recently sat down with the BärnerBär to offer an exclusive look into the growth and evolution of PubliBike in the city. From the challenging launch in 2018 to our record-breaking achievements and future plans, the interview highlights how PubliBike has become a vital part of Bern’s mobility landscape. It also showcases our ongoing social and technological initiatives, driving sustainable urban transport forward. You can read the full article on the BärnerBär website.
Ride an E-Bike for free for 3 months with a Mastercard!
With the discount code "Velo30" PubliBike users can get the 3-month B-Fit subscription for free, offered by us and Mastercard. The only requirement is that you have a Mastercard linked to your PubliBike account.
Your Benefits:
- The first 30 minutes of each ride with the Velo and E-Bike are free.
- After 30 minutes, you pay 10 cents per minute for the Velo and 20 cents per minute for the E-Bike.
Instructions for Redeeming the Promo Code "Velo30"
- Log in to your PubliBike customer account.
- Enter the promo code "Velo30" in the "Subscriptions" section under "Use a promotion code".
- Click "OK" on the right to validate your code.
- Save your changes to activate the renewal.
The offer is valid until 16.08.2024.
The PubliBike-Velospot network opens in Aarau!
Since 28.06.2024, there are 18 stations with a total of 130 bicycles and e-bikes in Aarau, including 65 bicycles and 65 e-bikes. To celebrate the launch in Aarau, there is the promo code "halloaarau". This provides a credit of 5 CHF directly. Redeemable until 30.09.2024 in the app or on publibike.ch.
The 18 stations are distributed throughout the city:
- Rathaus
- Schlossplatz
- Pulverturm
- Werkhof
- Heinerich Wirri-Strasse
- Bahnhofplatz
- Bleichemattstrasse
- Sportanlage Schachen
- Neue Kantonsschule
- Goldernstrasse
- Zwinglihaus
- Schwanenest
- Grabenstrasse
- Sportanlage Winkel
- Telli Treff
- Telli Zentrum
- Buchenhof
- Eniwa
In the coming years, the network will be gradually expanded to become even more accessible.
New Prices at PubliBike Starting June!
Enjoy your ride at optimized prices! Starting in June, only CHF 3 for bikes and CHF 5 for e-bikes for the first 30 minutes with the B-Quick subscription. We've adjusted our rates to make our service more sustainable and efficient – for better quality and environmental compatibility. Want more details about the changes?
Your monthly Frimobil + PubliBike subscription for CHF 5.- more
To make your mobility as easy as possible, we're offering you a multimodal package: Frimobil + PubliBike subscription for CHF 5.- more than the Frimobil monthly subscription!
This Frimobil + PubliBike monthly pass includes public transport and a 1-month B-Fit.
As a reminder, with the B-Fit subscription, the first 30 minutes with bike are free, and CHF 3.50 with e-bike. Each additional minute is charged at CHF 0.10.
The abo is available at TPF, CFF and BLS webshops and points of sale. It is loaded onto the SwissPass. For B-Fit subscriptions, SwissPass activation must be done manually in your customer account, via our website.
For further information, please visit the Frimobil website.
Customer Satisfaction Survey
Your opinion matters to us!
In order to continue to meet your satisfaction, we would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to participate in our customer satisfaction survey:
Your answers will provide us with valuable information and help us to further develop and improve our service.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
New to Chur with PubliBike
As of today, PubliBike is also represented in southeastern Switzerland: a new PubliBike network with ten stations will be opened in Chur for a period of nine months.
SAVE THE DATE - Hallo Velo! The Bernese Bike Festival
On September 3, from 9am to 5pm, Bern's city centre will be turned over to the world of biking. The motto: "Fahr mit am Berner Velofestival" will be brought to life through a variety of activities - "Hallo Velo!" is inviting the people of Bern to celebrate biking together. Visit our stand on site and take advantage of our attractive offers.
We are pleased to introduce our new partner in the Bernese network: the unihockey association Bern Capitals.
In 2020, Bern Capitals became the first Swiss sports club to sign up to the UN's "Sports for Climate Action" initiative, and received the "Green Goal Award" for the 2022 home unihockey world championship.
Thanks to the collaboration with PubliBike, the club's 420 or so members can now travel directly to most training facilities or home matches with PubliBike, and at very attractive conditions.
More information about the Bern Capitals can be found here
Support your flag at the EuroGames!
To celebrate Pride Month and in collaboration with our partners EuroGames 2023 and Bern Pride, we have designed and put into circulation six rainbow-colored PubliBike bikes in Bern.
Our colorful PubliBikes are not only a symbol of pride and diversity, but also an invitation to all those who wish to take part in the EuroGames 2023, which will be held in Bern at the end of July. Together, we want to create an atmosphere of inclusion and acceptance.
We would like to thank EuroGames 2023 and Bern Pride for this wonderful collaboration and are delighted to make a positive contribution with our PubliBike bikes.
Cycle with us - Mastercard and CYCLE WEEK plant trees
Go to the CYCLE WEEK with PubliBike: Mastercard plants 5 trees. Participation is simple - the impact is great! No matter where you're coming from to the CYCLE WEEK, for every trip to the CYCLE WEEK on a PubliBike, 5 trees are planted with the Priceless Planet Coalition.
Cycle now, participate and win amazing prizes!
Come and visit us at the CYCLE WEEK!
We will be present at the CYCLE WEEK (11-14th of May 2023), the big cycling event in Switzerland!
Come and visit us at Kasernenstrasse in Zurich and try your luck at our wheel of fortune to win great prizes (including PubliBike subscriptions)!
The Night of the museums in Fribourg, it's 20 museums and institutions of Fribourg and surroundings. And it's on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Every year, Fribourg organizes its Night of the Museums, which allows you to discover the richness of the city's historical, artistic and cultural heritage.
Many museums, as well as the BCU, open their doors and invite you to discover a whole program, rich in surprises and animations. This is a unique opportunity to visit different museums and to enjoy the special atmosphere in the heart of the night.
And what better way to get from one museum to another in the city than by PubliBike?
Stay tuned, a contest is coming soon on our social networks. You can win tickets for the Night of the museums.
Here we go with the BEA!
The time has come, the BEA has begun! The 70th edition will take place from April 28 to May 7, 2023.
You don't want to waste time and go directly to BEA? Use PubliBike. It will take you quickly and directly to the BERNEXPO site. You will also improve your physical condition. What are you waiting for? Rent your bike and let's go.
Discover our webshop!
Have you always wanted to gift a PubliBike subscription to someone? Or buy a day pass* for yourself or as a gift? You now have this possibility thanks to our webshop!
Visit our webshop to discover all the products on sale, from subscriptions to PubliBike articles. Enough to make a real PubliBike fan happy! PS: shipping is included.
And that's not all: Right now, take advantage of -20% on the whole shop, until the 31st of May 2023, with the code NEWSHOP
*only for new customers or B-Quick subscriptions
Velospot moves to Sion and Sierre, replacing PubliBike
Velospot is now available in Sion and Sierre, as well as in 10 neighboring municipalities, thus forming the new "Agglo Valais central" network. Read the press release.
The number of stations in the central Valais has now reached more than 40, with the goal of developing and densifying the network even further in the coming months.
We merged with Intermobility SA (Velospot).
As you may already know, Intermobility SA (Velospot) and PubliBike SA merged last summer (read the press release); together we have become the largest bike sharing network in Switzerland.
To give you an idea of what this represents:
- 3.5 million rides in 2022, of those, about 1.7 million in Bern and about 1.1 million in Zurich
- 9.9 million kilometers travelled in 2022, that's 247 times around the Earth
- 8'100 bikes
- 1'500 stations
- 13 networks*
Thanks to this merger, we'll also be able to offer you special deals on Velospot subscriptions, so that you can enjoy our two services simultaneously at a reduced price!
PubliBike: Bern, Fribourg, Lausanne-Morges, Sottoceneri (TI), Région de Nyon and Zurich
Velospot: Agglo Valais Central (from 04.04.2023), Aigle, Basel, Biel, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Martigny and Riviera
Happy Holidays!
All the PubliBike team wishes you a happy holiday season! See you next year :-)
Discover the PubliBike Advent Calendar!
This year too, we are pleased to accompany you until Christmas through our Advent Calendar. Every day, open a door and discover the surprise behind it!
And with a little luck, you'll be able to win one of the many gifts from our partners. So hurry up and subscribe to our instagram account, if you haven't already done so!
PubliBike is reducing its CO2 emissions
Fully electric and freshly branded: the PubliBike logistics team is now on the road with four electric commercial vehicles in the Bern network.PubliBike Bern received the four VW e-Crafters a few weeks ago from its partner AMAG. The fully electric commercial vehicles will replace the previous diesel-powered commercial vehicles and will be used for balancing logistics between stations.
Night cultural tour with the PubliBike
On saturday, 24.09.2022 the doors of the museums in Lausanne-Pully will open again at night. Grab a PubliBike and travel comfortably from museum to museum.
Get a B-Fit subscription for 3 months for just CHF 30.-!
How about taking care of yourself while taking care of the planet? As part of the #EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK, PubliBike is making it easier for you to get around with a special offer: a B-Fit subscription for 3 months for only CHF 30.-!
The annual European Mobility Week aims to promote the use of soft and ecological means of transport.
So insert the promo code MOBILITYWEEK22, and enjoy a 3 month B-Fit subscription for CHF 30.-! With this subscription, the first 30 minutes with a bike are free; CHF 3.50 with an e-bike. Each additional minute costs CHF 0.10.
So, are you ready to commit yourself to the environment with PubliBike?
PubliBike takes you to the Swiss Bike Park in Oberried
Our partner wanted to offer the possibility to join the Swiss Bike Park and Thömus as sustainably as possible and by public transport. For this reason, he created a private micro network with new PubliBike stations.
From Gasel or Thörishaus station, it is now possible to easily get to Oberried and the Swiss Bike Park / Thömus and come back. At the same time, the bike route differs from the usual city tours. Breathtaking rural landscapes and lots of nature will follow you along the way - a real feeling of freedom!
In any case, a visit to the Swiss Bike Park is worthwhile. The park has something to offer to all bike lovers or to those who would like to be one, whether they are amateur bikers or competitive athletes.
From September 8 to 11, 2022, a visit is doubly worthwhile! Discover the park with your own bike or with a rented bike and take advantage of the special offers from Thömus.
Switzerland is celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Swiss railroads
Numerous transport companies from different regions are participating and offering an insight into their business. All Swiss railroads have the same goal: to get customers from A to B safely and comfortably. This is also the case for us with bike sharing.We are the ideal complement to private and public transport, which is why we are also present with a stand at the anniversary celebration. On September 3, 2022, you will find us at the Bahnhofplatz in Bern, where we will present our concept and where you can even test our bikes.
Ride for the next generation
On 12 August 2022 takes place "International Youth Day". Together with IdéeSport, we are therefore launching the "Ride for the next generation" action, in order to support health promotion, social integration and equal opportunities for children and young people in Switzerland.How does it work? For every PubliBike ride on 12 August, CHF 0.20 will be donated to IdéeSport - regardless of whether your ride cost you anything or not.
PubliBike goes into cheese production!
Mid-July 2022, PubliBike moved its servers to a new data center in Gais in Appenzell Ausserrhoden: the greenest and most innovative data center in Switzerland. We are delighted and proud of this ecological and technical implementation!
Other data centers use natural electricity or photovoltaic systems, but the data center in Gais has additional advantages.
For short power outages, it uses "flywheels" instead of UPS (uninterruptible power supply) with batteries. In addition, it uses an adiabatic cooling system that sprays water from a rainwater and groundwater system into the outside air circuit. The hot air from the servers and other network devices is not exhausted by roof fans, as is usually the case, but redirected to the annex house, a cheese factory. This warm air is then used to make cheese!
We are going to look into the future together
We are pleased to inform you that we are merging with Intermobility SA. This will make us the largest bike sharing network in Switzerland. For you, this means in 2023 you will benefit from an even larger offer!
Voi and PubliBike work together
More freedom in Bern thanks to the new partnership between PubliBike & Voi!
More information in the media release
Link to the video
The prices change!
PubliBike is introducing a new pricing model for private customers from Wednesday, 29 June 2022. Without these adjustments, the expenses for the maintenance of the high-quality bikes and the constant replacement of the e-bike batteries cannot be guaranteed to cover the costs. By raising the rates, the previously deficit business should be able to cover its expenses in the future.
Bärner Stadtfescht 2022
On the weekend of Friday, June 24th to Sunday, June 26th, an attractive and varied program awaits you at the BÄRNER STADTFESCHT. The alleys and squares between the train station and the Nydegg bridge will be transformed into a colorful party happening. Party, dance, enjoy - with the motto "zfriede.zäme.feschte.We will also be at the Bärenplatz on all three days. Come and visit, get to know us and take the opportunity to learn more about the fascinating world of PubliBike.
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Plan your PubliBike rides with Google Maps!
PubliBike is now available on Google Maps to make it easier to prepare your route plans! Go to Google Maps, enter the address of your destination, choose the bike as your mode of transportation, and then click on PubliBike. You will see the stations on your route and the number of bikes available.Please note: this option is currently only available in the Bern and Zurich networks.
Two important milestones reached
This week is a great week, as we have reached not one but two important milestones. Indeed, we have reached the one million rides made since the beginning of 2022 as well as 200'000 users! These figures are important because they demonstrate the interest of our customers for our service. We would like to thank our clients for their loyalty and we are proud to contribute all together to the transformation of mobility.
Join us at the CYCLE WEEK at the Europaallee, from May 12 to 15, 2022!
The CYCLE WEEK is the epicenter of cycling in Switzerland. From May 12 to 15, 2022, cyclists, athletes and fans, the industry, tourism and politics will meet in the heart of Zurich for the country's biggest bike festival. Come and visit us - there are many surprises waiting for you at our stand, including special offers on our subscriptions, available only to CYCLE WEEK visitors. You can also test our bikes and meet the PubliBike staff.
We will be present at the BEA at BERNEXPO from the 29th of April to the 8th!
Come and visit us - many surprises are waiting for you at our stand, including special subscription offers, only available for BEA visitors. You can also test our bikes and meet the PubliBike team. Together with the Thömus AG we are located at stand K10 002 (outdoor). Come and say hello, we are looking forward to meeting you.
Win a PubliBike subscription!
This morning we covered our bikes across our networks so you can always ride dry on a rainy day - if you find one, you can keep it!
Follow us on Instagram to win one of three subscriptions (1 B-More, 1 B-Flex, 1 B-Fit) to mark the occasion!
Switzerland's highest PubliBike station in operation today
The highest PubliBike station in Switzerland will be installed today at 858m on the summit of the Gurten (Bern) as a pilot project in cooperation with Gurten - Park im Grünen until 31 October 2022.
Visitors can now ride their PubliBike up Bern's landmark mountain or enjoy a pleasant descent to Wabern after an excursion on the Gurten. This is a great way to enjoy the heights for a walk, to recharge the batteries or why not to enjoy a Sunday brunch or a delicious meal in one of the restaurants located on the Gurten.
The nearest stations at the foot of the Gurten are at the Wabern railway station, at Waldblickstrasse and at Seftigenstrasse in Wabern or at Bellevuestrasse in Köniz.
PubliBike's social commitment
Discover why Fabian and Mr Zimmermann, who both work for an organisation active in the field of professional rehabilitation and socio-professional integration, enjoy working with PubliBike.
PubliBike receives approval as official training company for IT specialists in the field of platform development
PubliBike officially received the authorization from the Education and Culture Department of the Canton of Berne to train apprentices as IT specialists in the field of platform development. Daniel Wismer has already completed the further training as a vocational trainer last year and will supervise the future apprentices in this role together with Markus Mueggler.
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PubliBike brings much more than a soft and ecological mobility solution
PubliBike allows everyone physical activity that is accessible to all. This increases productivity and motivation. Riding a PubliBike means taking care of yourself and your health.
REASON #9 : You taste happiness and freedom
Do you like to feel the air on your face and in your hair, and feel free as the wind? Do you want to have more flexibility? Then ride a PubliBike!
REASON #10 : You increase your productivity and your motivation
When you ride a bike, your body produces hormones that stimulate the feeling of well-being. This also increases your productivity and motivation.
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PubliBike contributes to the transformation of mobility
Through its bike sharing service, PubliBike is committed to offering a soft, flexible and ecological mobility solution, accessible to all. PubliBike thus aim to contribute to the transformation of mobility and thus find solutions to reduce the impact of transport on the environment.
REASON #7 : You participate in relieving traffic congestion
PubliBike is the ideal complement to private or public transportation for short distances. It contributes to relieving traffic congestion while improving the attractiveness of public transport.
REASON #8 : You participate in mobility's transformation
If you choose multimodality to travel, you contribute to two important phenomena. Reducing the transports' impact on the environment and transforming mobility.
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PubliBike embodies a mobile, urban and sustainable service
PubliBike is available 24/ 7 in 8 Swiss citites. By combining private and public transport with our PubliBikes for the last kilometer, you get around quickly and easily!
Change your habits: opt for a practical, easy-to-use and environmentally friendly way to travel.
REASON #5 : You don't need to take care of anything - we take care of everything
From inflating your tires to changing your brakes, PubliBike takes care of everything for you.
REASON #6 : You don't own a bike, but you have more than 5,300 bikes at your disposal throughout Switzerland
Go around quickly and easily thanks to our 5'300 bikes, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in 8 cities in Switzerland.
PubliBike under new ownership
The Post has decided to seek new investors and, consequently, to sell PubliBike; it’s now done!
PubliBike, the bike sharing company founded ten years ago, is proving ever more popular with customers. Through its eight networks, PubliBike has a presence in 35 Swiss municipalities, with 620 stations and 5,300 bikes, and currently boasts 190,000 users. PubliBike will soon be under new ownership. The three industry experts Markus Bacher, CEO PubliBike, Thomas Binggeli, bicycle manufacturer, and Guido Honegger, IT entrepreneur, have signed the purchase agreement and are looking forward to leading the service company – which now plays an indispensable role in urban areas – into the future, along with its 30 employees.
The three Swiss investors are delighted to have acquired the former Swiss Post subsidiary and look forward to leading it into a new phase of development. The established PubliBike brand will be retained, and the new owners will continue to operate the existing networks.
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Eco-responsibility is really important to us
We work hand in hand with organizations active in the field of professional reintegration and the socio-professional integration of young people.
REASON #3 : You're doing something for the environment
Bike sharing is friendly to the environment. Its carbon footprint is low and therefore helps reduce CO2 emissions. Furthermore, most of our e-bikes' batteries are supplied with green, renewable energy.
REASON #4 : You are committed to the reintegration and socio-professional inclusion of young people
At PubliBike, maintaining and rebalancing bikes among the stations is done in collaboration with organizations active in professional reintegration and socio-professional inclusion of young people.
Bikesharing is not only good for the planet
Bikesharing is not only an ecological and sustainable means of transportation, but also the ideal complement to private or public transportation. Moreover, it is good for your health and good for your morale: cheaper than a fitness pass!
Still hesitating to get into it? Stay tuned to discover in the following day "10 good reasons to use PubliBike"
REASON #1 : You are cool and trendy
Over the last years, bike sharing's popularity has been increasing worldwide. Choosing bike sharing services is trendy!
REASON #2 : You improve your physical health
Regular physical activity has a positive effect on your fitness level and general health. Riding bikes is a physical activity available to everyone. Ride a PubliBike and take care of your health!
New General Terms and Conditions
Our General Terms and Conditions (GTC) have been updated.
Discover the PubliBike Advent Calendar!
We are pleased to accompany you until Christmas through our Advent Calendar. Every day, open a door and discover the surprise behind it!And with a little luck, you'll be able to win one of the many gifts from our partners. So hurry up and subscribe to our instagram account, if you haven't already done so!
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It's Black Week at PubliBike!
Black Week has started! Check out our EXCLUSIVE offer: 50% off on your B-Quick rides with the promo code BLACKWEEK.
Don't wait, use the promo code BLACKWEEK until November 29, 2021 and get a 50% discount on your B-Quick rides for 3 whole months.
The first 30 minutes per ride with a bike will cost you just CHF 1.45 (instead of CHF 2.90), and with an e-bike just CHF 2.45 (instead of CHF 4.95).
This way you can do something for both the environment and your wallet!
The Night of the Museums is back!
This Saturday, 6 November 2021, the Museum Night will take place in Valais. Throughout the canton, 44 museums will open their doors. With PubliBike, you can easily get from one museum to another in Sierre and Sion.
10 good reasons to use PubliBike
Bike sharing is not only good for the planet and an ecological and sustainable means of transport that completes private or public transports. Moreover, it's good for your health and your mood: cheaper than a gym subscription!
1. You are cool and trendy
Over the last years, bike sharing's popularity has been increasing worldwide. Choosing bike sharing services is trendy!
2. You're doing something for the environment
Bike sharing is friendly to the environment. Its carbon footprint is low and therefore helps reduce CO2 emissions. Furthermore, most of our e-bikes' batteries are supplied with green, renewable energy.
3. You improve your physical health
Regular physical activity has a positive effect on your fitness level and general health. Riding bikes is a physical activity available to everyone. Ride a PubliBike and take care of your health!
4. You taste happiness and freedom
Do you like to feel the air on your face and in your hair, and feel free as the wind? Do you want to have more flexibility? Then ride a PubliBike!
5. You increase your productivity and your motivation
When you ride a bike, your body produces hormones that stimulate the feeling of well-being. This also increases your productivity and motivation.
6. You are committed to the reintegration and socio-professional inclusion of young people
At PubliBike, maintaining and rebalancing bikes among the stations is done in collaboration with organizations active in professional reintegration and socio-professional inclusion of young people.
7. You participate in relieving traffic congestion
PubliBike is the ideal complement to private or public transportation for short distances. It contributes to relieving traffic congestion while improving the attractiveness of public transport.
8. You participate in mobility's transformation
If you choose multimodality to travel, you contribute to two important phenomena. Reducing the transports' impact on the environment and transforming mobility.
9. You don't need to take care of anything- we take care of everything
From inflating your tires to changing your brakes, PubliBike takes care of everything for you.
10. You don't own a bike, but you have 5,300 bikes at your disposal throughout Switzerland.
Go around quickly and easily thanks to our 5'300 bikes, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in 8 cities in Switzerland.
Some news from Ticino
Lugano-Malcantone and Mendrisiotto-Basso Ceresio are now "Sottoceneri (TI)"
At the end of May we installed the first 13 stations in Mendrisiotto-Basso Ceresio. We are now happy to announce that we have installed almost all of the 45 planned stations. Only the stations in Bissone and Brusino Arsizio remain to be installed in the next few weeks. Fourteen municipalities have been involved in this expansion project. A great step forward in support of the environment and soft mobility.
From now on, the Mendrisiotto-Basso Ceresio network (45 stations), and the Lugano-Malcantone network (55 stations), will be identified under one large Ticino network with 100 stations: Sottoceneri (TI). With a total of 720 bikes (50% e-bikes), this network will be our third largest network in Switzerland, after Bern (210 stations) and Zurich (175 stations).
From Chiasso to Tesserete, we wish you many pleasant rides with PubliBike!
Special offer: a 3 months B-Flex for the price of 2, how about that?
It's time to go back to work and trade your swimsuit for your computer. To help you getting back to the office, we have a special offer for you.
Thanks to the promo code BACK2OFFICE, you can get a B-Flex subscription for 3 months for the price of 2, i.e. CHF 18 for 3 months. With the B-Flex, the first 30 minutes of each ride cost you CHF 1.-/bike and CHF 2.50/e-bike. After those first 30 minutes, the minute rate (CHF 0.10) applies.
If by chance you are still at the beach, don't worry, you have until October 10, 2021 to take advantage of this offer.
Enjoy your ride and have a good start with PubliBike.
Museum Night Lausanne - Pully
This Saturday, 25 September 2021, the 20th Museum Night will take place in Lausanne - Pully. From 14:00 to 02:00 in the morning, you can visit the various museums and easily get from one museum to another with PubliBike.
Next Stop: Madame Frigo
In collaboration with our new partner Madame Frigo, we want to take a step towards eco-responsibility by working together against food waste under the hashtag #ridetosave.
Your mobile advertising with PubliBike Partners!
Share more than bikes with PubliBike: link your image with our values. For urban marketing, our bikes provide innovative, visible and unique ad spaces.
Place your ad on our baskets and take advantage of our special offer: from CHF 150.- you get one free space for each one purchased.
Your ad on our bikes is a rolling announcement that moves all day - as such it will be visible in every corner of the city.
Details:
- Price: from CHF 150 (for 3 months).
- Order deadline until 30 November 2021.
- Installation period to be defined.
For more information and to place an order, please contact our Sales Manager.
Ride for the next generation
On 12 August, it is International Youth Day.Together with IdéeSport, we are therefore launching the "Ride for the next generation" action!
Who is IdéeSport?
IdéeSport has been involved in the promotion of children and young people in Switzerland since 1999 and uses sport as a means of preventing addiction and promoting health, social integration and equal opportunities.
With their programmes MidnightSports, EverFresh, OpenSunday, MiniMove, MoveYourSummer and the CoachProgramme, they open up spaces for sport and movement and thus enable children and young people to meet regularly across cultural and social boundaries at 165 locations throughout Switzerland.
In this way, we want to support health promotion, social integration and equal opportunities for children and young people in Switzerland.
So let's make a difference together; ride a PubliBike and act for the youth!
How does it work?
For every PubliBike ride on 12 August, CHF 0.20 will be donated to IdéeSport - regardless of whether your ride cost you anything or not.
Find out more about the "Ride for the next generation" action and how the funds raised will be used with Reto Mayer, Executive Director of IdéeSport.
PubliBike continues to expand in the Nyon Region!
Between the 20th and 21st of July 2021, 10 new stations will be installed and put into service in the communes of Bursins, Mies, Nyon, Rolle and Gland.
Bursins
Bursins, Place du Soleil
Mies
Mies, Administration
Nyon
Nyon, Piscine du Cossy
Nyon, Place de Savoie
Nyon, Château
Rolle
Rolle, Gare
Rolle, Camping
Gland
Gland, En Bord
Gland, La Falaise
Gland, Eikenott
5 additional stations will follow in the coming months, bringing the total number of stations in the Nyon Region to 40, for more than 200 bicycles (half of which are e-bikes)!
Take advantage of our summer offer!
How about a B-Flex at a reduced price?
That's a good thing, because we have a special offer for you: a B-Flex subscription for 1 month for just CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 9.-). That way you can enjoy a maximum of flexibility this summer.
Do you like the feel of fresh air on your face and in your hair on hot summer days? Riding your bike through the city and feeling free as a bird? And on top of that, being able to stop whenever you want to enjoy a nice refreshing ice cream? If you answered "yes" to at least one of these questions, then you definitely need a PubliBike!
And it's a good thing, because we have a special offer for you: a B-Flex subscription for 1 month for just CHF 5.- (instead of CHF 9.-). That way you can enjoy a maximum of flexibility this summer.
Insert the promo code SUMMERRIDES. You can take advantage of this offer up to and including August 15, 2021. Take note! If you already have a PubliBike subscription, this offer will be activated only after your current subscription expires.
FYI: With the B-Flex subscription, the first 30 minutes of each ride with a bike cost you CHF 1, and CHF 2.50 with an e-bike. Each additional minute costs CHF 0.10. With this subscription, you can always unlock up to 5 bikes at the same time. From the 2nd bike on, the B-Quick rate applies.
Now it's really true: the weather is nice, so ride your bike!
Day pass: Explore Switzerland for 24 hours!
Discover Switzerland from the bike saddle for a day, thanks to our collaboration with the Zurich Tourismus - our bikes and e-bikes are at your disposal in our 8 networks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
20 additional stations in the Mendrisiotto-Basso Ceresio
The development of PubliBike continues in Mendrisiotto-Basso Ceresio with the launch today, Monday 21 June 2021, of a total of 20 new stations in the municipalities of Mendrisio, Castel San Pietro, Stabio, Morbio Inferiore and Riva San Vitale.
By the end of the year, a total of 97 stations and 720 PubliBike bicycles (50% of which will be e-bikes) will be available in the Sottoceneri region, between Mendrisiotto-Basso Ceresio and Lugano-Malcantone.
Mendrisio
Besazio Nucleo
Capolago Stazione FFS
Genestrerio Nucleo
Ligornetto Nucleo
Mendrisio Piscine
Mendrisio Museo
Mendrisio Comparto Scuole
Mendrisio Centro
Mendrisio La Filanda
Mendrisio Ospedale
Mendrisio Adorna
Arzo Scuole
Mendrisio Stazione FFS
Castel San Pietro
Alle Zocche
Alla Chiesa
Stabio
Via Arca – Via Pozzetto
Via Luvee
Morbio Inferiore
Morbio Serfontana
Morbio Municipio
Riva San Vitale
Piazzale a Lago
**Information about the Zurich network**
Due to construction work in the underground parking lot, the "ETH Zentrum" station will be withdrawn from 12.06.2021 until autumn 2022. During this period, three alternative stations will be available
- Replacement station 1: Leonhardstrasse 25a, 8006 Zürich (47.377850, 8.546115)
- Replacement station 2: Karl-Schmid-Strasse, 8006 Zürich (47.375758, 8.548662)
- Current station "ETH/Zoologisches Museum": Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4 (47.375556, 8.547901)
We thank you for your understanding
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World Environment Day!
Environment and sustainable development are topics dear to our hearts. On a daily basis, we are committed to the environment through our shared mobility service. In addition, we are currently testing various solutions to reduce our carbon footprint. We are already working hand in hand with our partner EWB in Bern to supply green and renewable energy for the batteries of our e-bikes. In addition, we are currently testing various solutions to reduce our carbon footprint.
World Bicycle Day
Thursday, June 3rd is World Bicycle Day. While some of us use our bikes to get to work, there are also people who use them for many other activities. We asked our PubliBike colleagues how they use their bikes! And sometimes the answers are astonishing. Check out the article and discover the hidden talents of PubliBike employees!
PubliBike's Bike sharing offer doubles in Ticino
Great news for bike sharing fans in Ticino: in addition to the Lugano-Malcantone region, you can now borrow PubliBike bikes in the Mendrisiotto-Basso Ceresio region. So now you can move freely from Chiasso to Lugano!
The following 13 stations are now in operation:
Chiasso
Chiasso Stazione FFS
Chiasso Municipio
Pedrinate
Seseglio
Novazzano
Pobia (Novazzano)
Coldrerio
ColdreBike
Mendrisio
Mendrisio CPI
Mendrisio Fox Town
Mendrisio Mercato Coperto
Mendrisio Municipio
Stabio
Via Mulino
Segeno
Stabio, Stazione FFS
Another 32 stations* will follow by the end of the year. In total, there will be 97 stations and 720 bicycles (half of which will be e-bikes) in Ticino, between Mendrisiotto-Basso Ceresio and Lugano-Malcantone. Moving forward for the environment and soft mobility.
*List of the Municipalities involved: Balerna, Bissone, Brusino Arsizio, Castel San Pietro, Chiasso, Coldrerio, Maroggia, Melano, Mendrisio, Morbio Inferiore, Novazzano, Riva San Vitale, Stabio and Vacallo
We are expanding our networks!
New stations have recently been installed in our networks. Discover them now!
Enjoy your rides with PubliBike!
Bike to work
Here we go again with the bike to work challenge, of which PubliBike is a partner! Between May and June, more than 2,000 companies are taking part, consolidating the team spirit and well-being of their employees and committing themselves to promoting soft and sustainable mobility.
New: whether from home office or not, everyone participates in bike to work! Each bike ride made on a home office day (to go shopping, to visit friends, etc.) allows to participate in the challenge.
As a company participating in the bike to work challenge, you have the possibility to benefit from a free PubliBike station in front of your company for the entire duration of the challenge. This way, you not only reinforce your position as a company active in sustainable development and soft mobility, but you also commit yourself for the health and well-being of your employees.
As a bike to work participant, you can benefit from a monthly PubliBike subscription at a preferential price for the duration of the challenge.
This year again at PubliBike, employees are getting in the saddle to take up the challenge! And you, are you taking part in the bike to work action?
*Condition for the installation of a PubliBike station: the desired location is in one of the 8 existing PubliBike networks.
New National Partner: Volvo Switzerland
We are proud to announce our new national partner, Volvo Switzerland. With this partnership, we are taking another step towards sustainable mobility and multimodality, including e-mobility. From June on, anyone who purchases a fully electric Volvo will receive a PubliBike subscription from Volvo Switzerland.
Secondly, PubliBike has been commissioned by Volvo Switzerland to operate a station on-site at its sales office, Volvo Car Bern, which is located in the suburb of Muri-Gümligen.
More information in the press release
Volvo joins other PubliBike partners, including Vaudoise, EPFL and the University of Lausanne (Lausanne), Touring Club Switzerland (Bern), Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) and ETH Zurich (Zurich), and the energy service provider Aziende Industriali di Lugano SA (AIL).
Explore Switzerland with PubliBike@Postnetwork
In 41 Swiss Post branches in Switzerland, you will find PubliBike day passes for CHF 19 that allow you to ride in our 8 networks for 24 hours. The campaign starts tomorrow and runs until September. Go to the post office, there are more surprises waiting for you!
PubliBike Partners
Welcome to PubliBike Partners, our new offer for companies. Increase mobility and visibility by joining us! Go to the PubliBike Partners' landing page to learn more!
You missed the teaser and want to see the videos again? Go to our YouTube channel!
New live chat available
Have you checked out our "live chat", on our website and app? It's available 24/7 to answer your questions about PubliBike. We have recently improved it so it's even more efficient!Check it out :-)
Discover our Executive Board's members!
Come and meet them :-)
Huawei AppGallery
The PubliBike app is now available on all Huawei devices!Visit the AppGallery!
Our team
Over the last few years, our company has developed quite a lot. It currently employs 37 people.Discover our employees!
Spring Offer
With the arrival of spring, benefit from a B-More subscription for only 3 months at the special price of CHF 39.90, with the promo code HELLOSPRING
Get around easily and quickly with PubliBike!
40'000 new customers in 2020
Did you know? In 2020, close to 40,000 people have chosen to trust us and commit themselves to the environment by adopting PubliBike. Today our community counts nearly 150'000 customers. A great achievement since the launch of our new system at the end of 2017!
A huge thank you for your loyalty!
57 new stations in 2020
Did you know that we installed 57 new stations in 2020? This brings the total to 530 stations, for 5'100 bikes (half of e-bikes)!
Expanding and densifying our networks in order to provide maximum flexibility to our customers is one of our main goals! Curious to find out what surprises 2021 has in store for us? Then follow us on our social networks :-)