Lyft Urban Solutions DELIVERED ITS 50,000th BIKE

Le leader mondial est heureux de le remettre à BIXI Montréal dans le cadre du 375e anniversaire de la Ville de Montréal

Montreal, May 29, 2017 – Lyft Urban Solutions, pioneer in public bike-sharing solutions and world leader in the industry, proudly announced that it delivered its 50,000th bike. After nine years, the original Bixi, named Iconic by Lyft Urban Solutions, is now available on three continents and more than twenty cities around the world.

As part of the 375th anniversary of Montreal, Lyft Urban Solutions decided to hand the 50,000th bike as a gift to BIXI Montréal, where everything began. A unique model was created for the occasion, made of brushed aluminum, showcasing the colours of BIXI and embellished with an illustration from Montreal artist Benoit Tardif.

“50,000 bikes is so much more than just a number,” said Luc Sabbatini, President and CEO of Lyft Urban Solutions. “It represents the dedication of our team and the willingness of our partners around the world to trust our systems and solutions, which include not only bikes, but also stations, kiosks and all the technology behind that ensures effective systems management.”

Almost a Decade of Innovation

With tens of millions of trips made on its thousands of bikes each year, Lyft Urban Solutions collects an impressive amount of data that allows the company to always push the boundaries of the bike-sharing industry. Hence, Lyft Urban Solutions developed and launched the industry's first family of bikes in 2016, with a lighter model, the FIT, and a pedal-assist electric bike, the BOOST, in addition to the original ICONIC.

Pursuing its 360° approach of urban solutions, Lyft Urban Solutions, through its division Lyft Urban Solutions Media, now also offers a turnkey service to its customers, including a brand new strategic support service to maximize sponsorships and advertising on city-owned assets. Lyft Urban Solutions Media will be able to support cities by offering strategic counselling, or entirely manage their advertisement.

“We are proud to be at the forefront of the industry when it comes to innovation and we are motivated to continue to push the limits not only of the bike-sharing industry, but also of urban mobility as a whole,” continues Luc Sabbatini. “Stay tuned, there is a lot more in the pipeline. We will continue to play our role in changing the world, one city at a time.”

About Lyft Urban Solutions

With over 160 million rides since its beginning, Lyft Urban Solutions is the world leader in public bike-sharing solutions. Its systems use solar-powered wireless terminals and cutting-edge technology that is adaptable and easy to use. Lyft Urban Solutions is the only bike-sharing provider offering cities three different types of bikes: the ICONIC, the FIT and the BOOST, a pedal-assist electric bike. Lyft Urban Solutions is a pioneer in public bike-sharing solutions and, following its vision to change the world one city at a time, continues to pave the way in sustainable alternatives to traditional urban transportation worldwide.

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