A pedal stroke, then it advances (almost) on its own and effortlessly. Very useful, self-service electric bikes will gradually completely replace the old mechanical bicycles to which 14,000 people are subscribed in Marseille.
The metropolis has signed a contract with the Spanish company Inurba mobility (formerly Citybike Global) providing for the gradual deployment from the end of the year of 2,000 electric bicycles, replacing the old mechanically powered ones. This contract doubles the number of bicycles currently available and plans the installation of 70 new stations, bringing their number to 200, explains the metropolis.
According Marsactu, the value of this market is 50 million euros. It is also accompanied by a revision of the fee schedule. For this new service, those over 26 will now have to count 72 euros per year (6 euros per month, half price for those under 26) for a subscription, against 5 euros today, in the absence of a card. RTM. On the other hand, the service will be free for Marseille residents with a metropolis pass for which it is necessary to pay 60 euros per month.