Thanks to the brand-new Velo Bern network, it's easier than ever before to savour the delights of the Federal capital. Here are some routes that will guarantee an unforgettable getaway.
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Sierre enters the dance
After Lausanne-Morges and Lugano at the end of 2017, followed by Sion, Zürich, La Côte, Berne and Fribourg this year, it is now Sierre's turn for the new PubliBike bike sharing service. Open immediately!
The bike sharing network "Agglo Fribourg-Freiburg" is now open: come try our new system!
This morning, PubliBike and the agglomeration of Freiburg, together with media and guests from the public and private sector, inaugurated the new bike sharing network "Agglo Fribourg-Freiburg". After a few weeks of modernization work, the newly expanded network is open again!
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Bike sharing: Switzerland ahead of the pack
From being a marginal system just ten years ago, bike sharing has now become an essential feature of most large urban areas and far from being an exception to the rule, Switzerland is now an integral part of the movement.
Starting today our network "Velo Bern" is open!
Today, Thursday 28 June, the "Velo Bern" network was officially opened together with the main sponsors, the Migros Aare cooperative and Swiss Post, invited guests and media representatives.
The new Lugano-Malcantone network is open : come try it out!
Starting today, the six stations in the municipalities of Agno, Caslano, Manno, Magliaso and Sorengo are finally ready for you. In the coming weeks five additional stations will be gradually integrated into the network.
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View of La Côte: the most beautiful rides in Nyon
Perfectly situated between Lausanne and Geneva, the town of Nyon is the ideal starting point to discover one of Switzerland’s most beautiful regions. From lakeshore rides and forest trips to terrace strolls and cultural visits, follow the guide and embark on a tailor-made tour à la PubliBike!
The modernized La Côte network is open – try it out!
After several weeks of work required for the modernization work the La Côte network is open again!
From now on you can check out the 130 new bikes and e-bikes available in 12 different stations. With the new system you can borrow a bike using the new app or your SwissPass and evens take intermediate breaks along the way.
Installation work starting in Bern
After a long wait and a positive decision from the city administration, installation of the bike sharing locations began on 7 May. At the end of June, the first 60 stations with about 700 bikes will be in service.
Modernisation of the La Côte network
More good news! On 13 June 2018 PubliBike’s modernized system will be in the La Côte network too.
PubliBike wins the tender of Agglo Fribourg
It’s official! PubliBike won the bid to modernize and increase the density of the Agglo Fribourg network.
We are celebrating the opening of «Züri Velo»!
Together with our main sponsors Zürcher Kantonalbank and ewz, we are looking forward to opening our network «Züri Velo» in Zurich on Friday, April 6th!
Celebrating Spring and PubliBike’s new system in Sion!
It’s time! After last December’s weather surprise caused some delays, PubliBike inaugurated the modernized network in Sion today, Wednesday March 21!
Station “Piazza Stazione” out of order because of Carnival
The PubliBike station Piazza Stazione in Tesserete will be out of service from the 12 February until the 18 February because of the Carnival festivities. It in service again on Monday 19 February.
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Our upgraded networks are up and running!
PubliBike unveils its new system on the networks in Lausanne-Morges and Lugano! Important new features await you – upgraded stations, new bikes and e-bikes, a new app and much more…
New system in Lausanne-Morges
Starting 30 November, a brand new system including e-bikes awaits you! In order to perform the needed improvements, all existing stations located on the EPFL/UNIL campus will be closed as of 28 August and the bikes will be removed from the campus. You can still use the other stations of the network until 15 October, when the entire Lausanne-Morges network will be closed.
Switzerland’s largest bike sharing scheme taking shape in Bern
The civic authorities in Bern and the company PubliBike AG have agreed on the next stages in the implementation of the Velo Bern bike hire scheme.
The city council has approved the agreement and is sending the city parliament an application for a loan to finance the undertaking. The launch of what will be Switzerland’s largest bike sharing system is planned for May 2018. The scheme ultimately envisages a fleet of 2,400 bikes available from around 200 stations.
PubliBike wins the tender La Côte
It's offical! PubliBike has been chosen to modernize and densify La Côte's bikesharing network. 50 stations and 320 bikes, including 160 electric bikes, will be deployed in 2018.
Lugano to expand its network
The city of Lugano has asked PubliBike to expand its network from 13 to 46 stations. The planning process with the city will begin shortly.
Given the winning tenders in Zurich and Berne and the selection process in Geneva all blocked by appeals, this news is very timely: The city of Lugano has asked us to expand its bike-sharing network from 13 to 46 stations. We will install our new system, which is currently being developed. Half the fleet of 560 bikes planned for Lugano will be e-bikes.