WienMobil E-Bikes in High Demand in the First 100 Days

In the three months since the start of the pilot project, the e-bikes have been rented about 37,000 times. On average, an e-bike is currently used 2 times a day. For comparison: the 3,000 WienMobil bicycles without electric drive were rented an average of 1.35 times daily in the same period.

WienMobil e-bikes especially popular for short distances

Similar to the traditional WienMobil bicycles, the e-bikes are mainly used for short distances. About 67 percent of the rentals lasted up to 30 minutes. The introduction of the e-bikes was gradual at the beginning of July, and now 300 e-bikes are available in regular operation. "The e-bikes are an ideal complement to the subway, tram, bus, and our WienMobil offerings and promote environmentally friendly transportation. With the addition of e-bikes, we offer an even more attractive sharing offer," explains the managing director of Wiener Linien, Alexandra Reinagl.

E-bikes are frequently rented at central WienMobil stations, especially at the main train station. Other popular stations are Praterstern, Zieglergasse, Neubaugasse, and Hauptbahnhof Ost. After 6:00 PM, the number of rentals increases significantly. E-bikes are visible and bookable via the nextbike app, recognizable by the lightning symbol. Users can test the e-bikes until October 2026, after which the project will be evaluated. Nextbike is responsible for maintenance and charging. The e-bikes are distinguished by their silver-gray frame and the lightning bolt on the rear wheel decal.

Popularity of WienMobil cars is also increasing

Another sharing service from Wiener Linien is becoming increasingly popular. In 2025, there were 15,000 new registrations. The WienMobil electric cars have already covered over two million kilometers, and since the start in 2022, the vehicles have been rented over 180,000 times. Rentals were particularly high in August. A vehicle is used on average eight hours per day, significantly more than private cars, which are parked for an average of 23 hours. According to VCÖ, a sharing vehicle can replace up to 20 private cars and increase efficiency. WienMobil Auto is a station-based carsharing service with fixed parking spaces, making the search for parking unnecessary.

Starting November 1, the advance booking period for WienMobil Auto will be reduced from 30 to seven days to improve availability, as longer bookings often led to cancellations. Most users already reserve their vehicle seven days in advance. To continue offering reliable and sustainable e-carsharing, the rates will be adjusted from October 15. This is the first change in two years and takes into account increased costs, such as the motor-related insurance tax for electric cars since April 1. Regular customers of public transport will continue to receive discounts.

More information about the sharing offers: www.wienmobilauto.at and www.wienmobilrad.at.

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