{"id":343214,"date":"2021-09-23T15:33:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T12:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/bird-opens-its-app-to-local-bikesharing-operators-in-5-cities-for-free\/"},"modified":"2021-09-23T15:33:20","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T12:33:20","slug":"bird-opens-its-app-to-local-bikesharing-operators-in-5-cities-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bird-opens-its-app-to-local-bikesharing-operators-in-5-cities-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"#Bird opens its app to local bikesharing operators in 5 cities \u2014 for free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;<strong>#Bird opens its <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> to local bikesharing operators in 5 cities \u2014 for free<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div><em><span>Did you know SHIFT is\u00a0<\/span><\/em><em><span>taking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1<\/span><span>? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of mobility during TNW Conference 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><em><span>Secure your ticket now<\/span><span>!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>In June, Bird expanded its micromobility services by adding to its escooters a fleet of shared ebikes. The company launched its first dedicated Bird Bike along with the \u201cSmart Bikeshare Program\u201d that allows <span>local shared ebike and emoped providers to integrate with the Bird app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/l8c5ayh3on?videoFoam=true&amp;autoPlay=true\" title=\"\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\" msallowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>At the time, Bird had only partnered up with<span> the Italian emoped operator <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bird.co\/blog\/italy-bird-zig-zag-local-multimodal-mobility\/\"><span>ZigZag<\/span><\/a><span>, but as of Wednesday the company <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bird.co\/blog\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities\/\">has rolled out<\/a> f<\/span>ree public bikeshare integration with multiple cities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1367982 js-lazy\" alt=\"Bird bikeshare program \" width=\"695\" height=\"429\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4.jpeg 1250w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4-280x173.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4-219x135.jpeg 219w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4-438x270.jpeg 438w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4-796x491.jpeg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F09%2F23%2Fbird-opens-app-local-bikesharing-operators-5-cities-for-free%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Bird\u2019s escooter and ebike. Credit: Bird\" data-title=\"Share Bird\u2019s escooter and ebike. Credit: Bird on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Bird\u2019s escooter and ebike. Credit: Bird on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Bird\u2019s escooter and ebike. Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.bird.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4.jpg?resize=1250%2C771&amp;ssl=1\">Bird<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1367982\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Bird bikeshare program \" width=\"695\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4.jpeg 1250w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4-280x173.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4-219x135.jpeg 219w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4-438x270.jpeg 438w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-unveils-new-smart-bikeshare-program-designed-multimodal-cities-4-796x491.jpeg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span>Local bikeshare service providers in Oslo (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oslobysykkel.no\/en\">Oslo City Bike<\/a>), Austin (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/austin.bcycle.com\/\">Metrobike Austin<\/a>), Los Angeles (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bikeshare.metro.net\/\">Metro Bike<\/a>), San Antonio (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sanantonio.bcycle.com\/\">SA Bikeshare<\/a>), and Milwaukee (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bublrbikes.org\/\">Bublr Bikes Milwaukee<\/a>) will be able to feature their bikesharing programs directly in the Bird app. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Notably, Bird\u2019s integration with public bikeshare services is completely free of charge for cities and local operators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s fairly simple.<\/p>\n<p>When riders search for vehicles in the Bird app, they\u2019ll be able to also see <span>public bike stations in their proximity along with the number of bikes currently available at each.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Then they only need to tap the respective icon, which will take riders to the local app. From there they can rent a bike within a few minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1367978 js-lazy\" alt=\"Bird bikesharing program \" width=\"500\" height=\"509\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1-206x210.jpeg 206w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1-133x135.jpeg 133w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1-265x270.jpeg 265w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F09%2F23%2Fbird-opens-app-local-bikesharing-operators-5-cities-for-free%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The blue icon represents the available Oslo City Bikes, and the winged icon the Bird Bikes. Credit: Bird\" data-title=\"Share The blue icon represents the available Oslo City Bikes, and the winged icon the Bird Bikes. Credit: Bird on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The blue icon represents the available Oslo City Bikes, and the winged icon the Bird Bikes. Credit: Bird on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The blue icon represents the available Oslo City Bikes, and the winged icon the Bird Bikes. Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bird.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\">Bird<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1367978\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Bird bikesharing program \" width=\"500\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1-206x210.jpeg 206w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1-133x135.jpeg 133w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/09\/bird-launches-free-public-bikeshare-integration-cities-3-1-265x270.jpeg 265w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Why is Bird aiming for public integration?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The company says that it\u2019s focusing <span>on working together with, and not against, existing mobility services.<\/span> That way it can actually <span>promote multimodal electric mobility \u201cwithout monopolizing transportation options or competing with local businesses.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, that\u2019s an admirable purpose and a model of complementing micromobility options would further discourage the dependence on cars.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, no company is planning its strategy without expecting to turn a profit. And given that <span>the global bikesharing market\u2019s worth is expected to reach <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/en\/news-release\/2021\/05\/04\/2222549\/0\/en\/Global-Bike-Sharing-Service-Market-is-estimated-to-be-US-21-3-Billion-by-2030-with-a-CAGR-of-10-4-during-the-forecast-period.html\">$21.3 billion by 2030<\/a>, the stakes are indeed very high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bird may not be asking for money to display the vehicles of local providers alongside its own, but there\u2019s still a couple of significant advantages that could return the investment.<\/p>\n<p>First up, the collaboration with other operators enables the company to have a multimodal presence without requiring to hugely expand its own fleet or to add other forms of micromobility vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Bird can get a much larger quantity of valuable data to identify <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ing patterns and needs, which could be very useful for future models and expansion plans to other cities.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><i>Do EVs excite your electrons? 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