Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides

The Bixi system introduced a winter pilot project last year, leading to a rise in winter cycling.

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December 2, 2024, 9:00 AM PST

Long row of Bixi bike share bikes parked at station on street in Montreal, Canada.

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Montreal’s Bixi bike share system broke it’s ridership record this year, logging over 13 million rides in 2024, according to a report in The Gazette.

The system saw a 15 percent year-over-year growth in ridership in part thanks to its expansion into areas outside Montreal. “Bixi credited its winter cycling initiative, launched last year with support from Loto-Québec, for bolstering year-round usage. Nearly 1 million rides were made during the winter pilot project, with 65 per cent of users trying cold-weather cycling for the first time.”

Bixi has become “a cornerstone of sustainable mobility,” said Marianne Giguère, Montreal’s associate councillor for mobility. The system also opened a maintenance hub that can speed up bike repairs and offer services to users.

FULL STORY: Bixi reports record 13 million rides in 2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in The Montreal Gazette

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