A bike-sharing program is a transportation system where bicycles are made available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis. It allows people to rent bikes for a certain period and then return them to designated stations.
Related terms
Dockless bike-sharing: A type of bike-sharing program where bikes can be picked up and dropped off anywhere within the service area rather than at designated stations.
Sustainable transportation: Modes of transport that have less impact on the environment and promote long-term ecological balance.
Last-mile connectivity: Refers to the final leg of a person's journey from public transportation hubs (such as bus or train stations) to their destination, which is often covered by non-motorized modes like biking or walking.