Making our cities more liveable

CIE Expert Group on Bike Share (BSEG) represents the leading European Bike Share Operators and Service Providers – Tier, nextbike, Fifteen, Donkey Republic, Inurba Mobility, Urban Sharing, Beryl, Dott, Lyft Urban Solutions, BCycle, Fluctuo, MobilityData, Qucit, Pin Bike, Lanterne, Velogik, Vianova, Cooltra and MOBY – each bringing sustainable and shared mobility to the world. The group was initially launched at Velo-City Dublin in 2019. 

The European leadership group forms a powerful advocacy group making sure bike sharing is featured in all EU's policies, measures and funding. We work closely with the EU and national policy makers and cities to drive the sector forward. See our latest position papers and reports here:

Bike Sharing to accomplish EU’s Social Climate Fund goals  

Benchmarking Bike Sharing in 148 European Cities.

CIE's BSEG looks forward to working with cities and policy makers to support them in the rapidly changing active mobility landscape!

WHY EVERY CITY NEEDS BIKE SHARING

BENEFITS

Bike Sharing is...

  • Inclusive and gives affordable access to cycling for everyone.
  • Helping cities move away from private car use.
  • Improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions, congestion and noise.
  • Improving public health and generates €3 worth benefits for the society for every bike trip.
  • Bringing new green jobs and boosting the local economy.
  • Ideal for both short or long trips, making it ideal to combine with public transportation and reducing the need for bike parking.
  • Creating safer urban spaces and better rider experiences through the digitalization of cities thanks to an open and common data format.
  • Fast to deploy, creating green, attractive and liveable cities.
  • Transforming the way we move, allowing cities to shift to inclusive, zero emission urban mobility.

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Our MEMBERS

Kristian BrinkUrban Sharing, Chair

Micromobility will be at the centre of the new normal in cities across the World. Suppliers and operators within this field will experience a massive deal of growth in the next decade. The CIE is where these companies can be found. Together, we shape the cities of tomorrow.

Sebastian SchlebuschTIER-Dott, Co-Chair

I am responsible for our representation at international organisations and institutions at EU level, dealing with regulatory affairs and policy. Over the last 15 years in the bike sharing / micromobility industry I have passionately supported the urban mobility transformation for a more human-centric ecosystem for all.

Lauha FriedCycling Industries Europe, BSEG Staff Lead

I’m thrilled to be working with the world's leading operators and service providers of bike sharing. This group is changing the way we move and making our cities greener and more liveable. Bike sharing is key to providing affordable access to bikes for all and accelerating Europe’s shift to zero emission mobility.

Caroline van RenterghemFifteen

I’m convinced sharing is the future of all mobility modes. Bike sharing will be the most important, it not only changes the way we move, but the way we think and live together.

Julien ChamussyCEO, Fluctuo

Service operators, bike manufacturers, and software providers— at CIE, we come together, setting aside business rivalries to collaborate on advancing bike sharing in Europe.

Philip EllisBeryl

I joined to be part of a united voice in cycling to collectively work with our peers across Europe to establish sustainable shared mobility as a real alternative to private car ownership.

Mareike RauchhausCommunications and Public Policy Director, nextbike

Together, we are combining ideas, expertise and vision to establish bike sharing as an integral part of urban mobility. Only by sharing ideas can we create sustainable solutions that benefit everyone.

Damien Vander HeydenBusiness Development Director, Inurba Mobility

As a bike-sharing operator, we need to exchange with peers, amplify our voice, and advocate for policies that recognize the transformative impact of bike sharing on cities. CIE provides the perfect platform for this. Together we have already made significant steps in gaining better recognition for our sector. At INURBA…

Fabien Richard-AllouardProgram Manager, MobilityData

MobilityData maintains GBFS (General Bikeshare Feed Specification) - the open data standard that makes it easier to discover and use shared mobility modes. Through CIE's BSEG we can reach more travelers!

Camille LothB2G General Manager, Cooltra

Sharing is part of Cooltra’s DNA. As a pioneer in the sector, we launched our first sharing service in Barcelona back in 2016. Bike sharing is one of the most effective tools to encourage people to adopt this sustainable mode of transport. Collaborating with fellow members of the CIE Bike Share Group is the best way to…

Mathilde FoucaudPublic Affairs Officer, QUCIT

Achieve quickly a paradigm shift in urban mobility by increasing the modal share of cycling. CIE is a real vector of influence by creating an ecosystem around bike-sharing and by advocating for quality infrastructure and services.

Caroline SamponaroVice President, Head of External Affairs, Lyft Urban Solutions

My vision is to see bike-sharing become an integral part of every city. By collaborating with industry key actors, we can offer solutions that not only meet the needs of modern cities but also inspire riders to choose cycling as a preferred way to move.

Thomas O'ConnellCEO & Founder, MOBY

Thrilled to join the BSEG of Cycling Industries Europe, together it brings all important stakeholders across the bike sharing industry to discuss best practices and collectively promote a sustainable transportation option which is in fact a much needed lifeline for cities across the world.

Nick BrownCEO (UK), Vélogik

Being part of CIE’s Bike Share Expert Group is essential for ensuring that bike-sharing remains at the forefront of sustainable urban mobility policy. By collaborating with industry leaders and policymakers, we ensure that shared micromobility is recognised as a key solution for greener, more liveable cities.”

Olivier CoopsFounder & CEO, TILER

As an entrepreneur, I believe in creating impact through partnerships—together, we can make e-biking effortless and drive real change by encouraging more people to choose bikes over cars.

Marion Galan AlfonsoHead of Public Affairs, Donkey Republic

At Donkey Republic, we believe that shared mobility is the key to reducing car dependency and increasing sustainable transport. Through BSEG at the CIE, I’m proud to work alongside industry leaders to enhance bike-sharing accessibility and impact across Europe.

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Online monthly meeting once a month and a couple of times a year we meet in-person

JOINING THE GROUP

This group is a membership-driven initiative which works together with the support of the CIE Secretariat. Membership is open to all Cycling Industries Europe members.

Why join the Bike Share Expert Group?

Issues can be discussed and dealt with in an industry wide forum, saving you time and providing greater efficiency. You will benefit from strong advocacy work, increased visibility for your company and for the sector, work on specific topics such as KPIs for sustainability, development towards single European standard and benchmarking. CIE also offers speaking slots at events to its members, netwokring and best practice exchange. 

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