2025 in motion: A year of global success and growth in shared micromobility

As we welcome 2026, we're reflecting on the momentum built in 2025, a year defined by collaboration, growth, and innovation. Together with our partners, Lyft Urban Solutions (LUS) expanded access to sustainable mobility in cities around the world. 

From new system launches and fleet expansions to record ridership and next-generation technology, 2025 demonstrated bikeshare'sgrowing role as a reliable, essential part of daily urban transportation. These accomplishments set a strong foundation for what's ahead in 2026.

Celebrating partner milestones and record ridership

In many of our partner cities, 2025 brought significant achievements that demonstrate the continued growth of bikeshare.

• Montréal’s BIXI system reached the 100 million rides milestone and was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 25 most iconic inventions of the last century. 
• In Barcelona, Bicing reached the 100 million rides threshold, accomplishing the feat in just six years.
• In Guadalajara, MiBici celebrated 33 million total trips since its launch in 2014. 
• In Québec City, àVélo exceeded its 1.6 million rides target and extended its season through November 15 to meet sustained demand.

Several systems also delivered record-breaking performance throughout the year:

• Citi Bike in New York set a new single-day record in September, with more than 206,000 completed rides, with 71% of them on ebikes. 
• Madrid’s Bicimad recorded its highest-ever monthly total in June, with 1.3 million trips, a 53% increase from the same period in 2024. 
• Washington, D.C.’s Capital Bikeshare grew annual ridership by nearly 29%.
• In Spain, September marked an unprecedented month across partner systems, with more than 5 million trips recorded. During that period, Zaragoza averaged 13.3 trips per bike per day, while Barcelona recorded 8.3 and Rivas reached 7.7.

In six major U.S. cities, LUS celebrated a record-breaking Bike to Work Week. Ridership increased by 20% overall, with Citi Bike alone reaching 1 million rides during the event. 

Several of our partner systems also celebrated major anniversaries last year. London’s Santander Cycles, Mexico City’s Ecobici, and Washington DC.'s Capital Bikeshare all celebrated 15 years in operation. Other long-running systems like Guadalajara, Toronto, Chicago, Chattanooga, and San Francisco crossed the 10-year mark.

Scaling bikeshare around the globe 

These remarkable achievements reflect the continued expansion of bikeshare worldwide. In 2025, we continued to scale our global bikeshare footprint through a combination of new system launches and major expansions across existing markets.

Throughout the past year, Lyft Urban Solutions introduced its bikeshare solutions into five new markets in Spain and the United States: Zaragoza, Rivas, Bilbao, Fort Worth, and Miami, with electrification playing a central role in these deployments.

In Spain, Zaragoza marked a significant milestone with the deployment of a fully electric system from Day 1, featuring 2,500 ebikes across 276 stations; joined by Bilbao and Rivas, which also introduced all-electric networks. In the United States, Fort Worth launched a bikeshare system with a mixed fleet, expanding access to shared micromobility in the city.

Beyond new launches, several cities significantly expanded their existing bikeshare systems in 2025, scaling infrastructure to accommodate growing ridership and strengthen system reliability.

In Montréal, BIXI added more than 1,600 bikes and ebikes and extended service to four new municipalities on the island. In New York, Citi Bike added over 3,500 ebikes and nearly 100 new stations while expanding into new neighborhoods. Barcelona and Québec City each deployed 500 additional bikes, further reinforcing their networks. Growth also continued across partner systems in Valence, La Coruña, Valladolid, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, and Guadalajara, among others.

In total, more than 15,000 additional bikes were deployed worldwide in 2025, 65% of them electric, accompanied by over 1,300 new stations. The growing share of ebikes underscores rider preference for electric micromobility and signals cities' commitment to building the infrastructure needed to support it.

Introducing the next generation of bikeshare

To grow ridership and meet evolving rider expectations, Lyft Urban Solutions invested in next-generation technology. A major highlight of 2025 was the launch of two new bike models: the Lyft Astro ebike and the Lyft Metro pedal bike. Building on more than fifteen years of experience operating bikeshare systems across global markets—and on the proven success of the Lyft Cosmo and E-FIT ebikes, which have collectively recorded millions of trips worldwide—these new models expand our product portfolio and are designed to deliver a best-in-class rider experience while raising the bar for safety, durability, and system-wide reliability. 

The Lyft Astro ebike is designed for bikeshare systems supported by robust charging station networks. Like the Lyft Cosmo, it features seamless pedal-assist technology that adapts to terrain and rider behavior, along with a battery optimized for in-station charging. The Lyft Metro pedal bike prioritizes ease and versatility, with a comfortable, easy-to-maneuver frame and solar-powered connectivity. All three models (Lyft Cosmo, Lyft Astro, and Lyft Metro) feature rear-wheel immobilization, enabling secure, app-controlled, out-of-station parking for overflow needs, mid-ride pauses, and bikeshare networks that offer virtual stations as a parking option.

In parallel with launching these new bike models, LUS helped cities expand their bikeshare infrastructure with the rollout of stations featuring our innovative Lyft Pillar docks. Designed for reliability, modularity, and sustainability, the Lyft Pillar supports flexible station deployment and a seamless docking experience. In 2025, Lyft Pillar docks were introduced in Toronto, while Chicago and San Francisco added more Lyft Pillars to their respective networks. A major expansion in New York City also began late in the year and will continue through 2026. 

Engaging with the global micromobility community

Throughout 2025, Lyft Urban Solutions engaged with local partners and leaders across the micromobility sector.

We participated in more than 10 industry events, including Velo-city in Gdańsk, Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, and the NABSA Conference in Montréal. LUS contributed to discussions through panels, podcasts, and webinars as well, in collaboration with organizations like Fluctuo, CoMotion, and CIE. These initiatives support meaningful knowledge-sharing within the industry and advance understanding of rider behavior, system design, and the global impact of micromobility.

In parallel with this on-the-ground engagement, LUS continued to contribute to the broader industry conversation through the Lyft Multimodal Report. This comprehensive report offers insights from over 55 systems across 14 countries, highlighting trends in ridership, system optimization, and community impact, guiding partners and policymakers as they shape the future of urban mobility.

Looking ahead to 2026

Driven by the growing popularity of bikeshare and rising demand from riders, cities across the LUS network have already announced several major projects for 2026. Bilbao intends to expand its system into new neighborhoods, with improved access across varied terrain. La Coruña will add 80 stations via new solar-powered, self-sufficient docks, while Clermont-Ferrand will add 23 stations to its C.Velo network.

Other cities are preparing to enhance ebike availability by electrifying more stations. Pittsburgh will enter the next phase of its expansion plan, focusing on moving toward a majority-electric network, while New York will add charging infrastructure to boost ebike adoption.

In London, LUS will deliver the next chapter of Santander Cycles following the renewal of its long-term contract, introducing new in-dock charging stations, a new rider app, and upgraded kiosks across the network. These enhancements will improve reliability, accessibility, and the overall rider experience, while supporting the continued evolution of one of the world’s most iconic bikeshare systems.

As we look ahead, Lyft Urban Solutions remains committed to collaborating with partners to deliver reliable, innovative, and sustainable mobility solutions. Thank you to all our partners for an exceptional 2025 and the shared achievements that shaped the year. Here’s to building on this momentum and creating even more connected, accessible cities together in 2026.