Bike sharing starts: 45 stations and 200 e-bikes. The service will be managed for a duration of nine years. Cost of 10 cents per minute for residents

The new fleet of shared electric bicycles has been inaugurated in Monopoli, which is part of the Apulian electric bike sharing offer of Bari and Taranto.

«This project represents much more than a transport service: it is a cultural change and an investment for the future of the city. E-bikes will help reduce traffic, improve air quality and create more livable spaces for all. Seeing that our work produces concrete results is a great satisfaction, and knowing that these choices will leave a lasting benefit for future generations motivates us to continue on this path. I thank the Mayor for delegating me to follow this project and the Manager Dr. Francesco Spinozzi for having achieved this objective», highlights Christian Campanelli, Municipal Councilor appointed by the Mayor to follow the bike sharing project.

«Thanks to the crucial contribution of MERMEC, I am excited to be able to guarantee my fellow citizens a concrete alternative to the private car for the next nine years, without the costs and inconveniences of parking. I am convinced that the bike sharing service will be a further decisive step towards a more modern, integrated, efficient and environmentally friendly system», underlines Matteo Pertosa, CEO and founder of VAIMOO.

The Bike Sharing initiative in Monopoli was made possible thanks to the support of the Mermec Group, which financed and sponsored the project for the next 9 years, guaranteeing discounted rates to Monopoli residents: 10 cents per minute, equal to 50 cents for a 5 minute move, compared to the approximately 2.50 euros required in cities such as Rome or Milan.

The new Bike Sharing fleet in Monopoli represents a further step towards the integration of electric bike sharing with local public transport, with the aim of promoting more sustainable, efficient and widespread mobility, improving service to citizens and optimizing public spending.

The Bike Sharing service in Monopoli will be progressively active starting from 23 September 2025. All information on fares and station locations is available at the link: https://monopoli.vaimoo.app/

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How to use the service
To access the bike sharing service, you must download the VAIMOO Bike Sharing App to your smartphone and create an account by registering with your email or with one of the available social modes (Apple ID, Google ID or Facebook). After logging in you will be able to view a map with the nearest stations within walking distance in 5 minutes or you can browse the entire city map and book a bike, which will be reserved for free for 30 minutes. Once you reach the nearest station, to rent a bike you need to select the vehicle in the App or scan the QR code on the bicycle, click on the “Start ride” button and the bike will be unlocked and active.
To end the ride, it is mandatory to park the e-bike in the spaces of one of the stations marked with special signs. Subsequently, simply click on “End stroke” and wait for the successful end stroke message. E’ it is always possible to use the “break” function for a temporary stop outside the station, remembering that the rental charge continues even during the “break”.

Resident Rates and Discounts
The ebike sharing service will operate with a timed tariff plan. Once you have registered and entered a valid payment method, you can take a bike directly. The system will automatically associate the Basic Rate Plan. Before activating the rental, users residing in the city will be able to request the Resident Plan via the App with discounted rates simply by entering the identity card which shows their residence in the municipality. All the details on the rates are shown in the table below, in the app and on the site https://monopoli.vaimoo.app .

Among the payment methods accepted by the service are Credit or Debit Card, ApplePay and GooglePay.