2024

VELESPEED

Getting around by bike
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This self-service bicycle system was set up in Nicosia-North in 2018 by Canadian company PBSC Urban Solutions. It consists of 43 stations and 410 gray and red bicycles distributed between the old town and its suburbs. To take advantage of it, you need to download the "PBSC" app on your smartphone from Google Play or App Store, then create a "Velespeed Nicosia" account. It's easy enough to use. However, many stations are empty, even out of season. The same system also exists in Famagusta.

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2024

TROTTINETTES BOLT

Scooter

Since 2024, Estonian company Bolt has been offering its electric scooters (Ηλεκτρικά Σκούτερ/Ilektrika Skouter, Electric Scooter) on a self-service basis throughout Nicosia-South. Operating in 45 countries, it announces here that it is introducing 1,600 "Bolt 6" models. To use these, download the "Bolt" app on your smartphone from Google Play or Apple Store, then scan the QR code on the scooter. Vehicles can be picked up and dropped off at the points indicated on the app's map.

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2024

NEXTBIKE NICOSIA

Getting around by bike

This self-service bicycle system was set up in Nicosia-South in 2019 by the German company Nextbike-Tier. It consists of 80 stations and 600 grey bicycles with advertising panels, distributed between the old town and its suburbs. To take advantage of it, you need to download the "Nextbike by TIER" app on your smartphone from Google Play or App Store. It's pretty easy to use. However, many stations are empty, even out of season. Nextbike is also available in other major cities in the South.

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