Helsinki’s Green Mobility Solution

May 17, 2025Finland, Inspiring initiative, Sustainable Mobility

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Helsinki’s Green Mobility Solution

Helsinki’s City Bike Sharing system is one of the most advanced bike-sharing services worldwide. Offering 1,500 bikes and 457 stations across the metropolitan area, it is a major step towards sustainable mobility in urban spaces. Launched in 2017, it integrates seamlessly into the public transport system, offering an innovative way to travel around the city.

Outputs of the City Bike System

The City Bike system is managed by Helsinki City Transport with bikes provided by Smoove and station maintenance handled by Moventia. Clear Channel Finland leads project promotion. The system offers web-based rentals, allowing users to access bikes for short trips, typically up to 30 minutes, with more than 68,000 bike trips taken each week. The service operates between April and October.

While the system primarily serves young, active individuals, efforts are underway to make it more inclusive for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled. With over 34,100 subscribers, the service has become a vital part of Helsinki’s sustainable transport infrastructure, contributing to reduced car use and improved mobility for its citizens.