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How to introduce bike-sharing not just in big cities

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Bike-sharing services can be introduced not just in big cities like New York (pictured). Image source: Shutterstock (#298597349)

Bike-sharing schemes have proven to be very successful in many major cities. Providing this sustainable transportation service in mid-sized or small towns can however be challenging due to a lack of financing. Zagster developed a way to enable bike-sharing services in smaller communities. This has been done by means of a private-public funding system, built-in locking technology and other adjustments that make the service fit the locality.

 

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