In Dublin, e-bikes will be available for reservation through the Free Now app starting later this week as a result of a collaboration with micromobility service provider, Tier.
Following in the footsteps of Free Now’s offerings in other European countries, such as France, Germany and Spain, customers in parts of Dublin will now be able to book an electric bike alongside the established taxi-booking service in the app.
The initial rollout will include 100 battery power-assisted Tier e-bikes in Blanchardstown, Swords, Malahide, Baldoyle, Portmarnock and Howth. Free Now said further roll-outs are planned across Fingal over the coming months, to bring the total number of available e-bikes to 400.
Booking on the app can be done through the new ‘2-wheels’ option, which will show the location of available bikes.
“The integration of electric, micro-mobility on the Free Now app will enable our passengers to consider more sustainable transport choices in addition to our ECO booking taxi option,” Free Now Ireland’s general manager Niall Carson said.
“After the success of our e-scooter trial last year and now this e-bike launch, we are excited about what the future holds for Free Now in the multi-mobility space in Ireland.”