Dr. Naomi Lin
Free Now, the popular ride-hailing app, has joined forces with Irish bike sharing provider Moby to offer more than 500 pedal and electric bikes on its platform. This collaboration will enable users to conveniently book taxis or choose from the extensive range of co-branded bikes through the Free Now app in Dublin.
To unlock a bike using the app, users simply pay a €1 fee, and the first three minutes of usage are free. After that, the cost is €0.15 per minute for e-bikes and €0.02 for manual bikes. Moby currently operates with 500 bikes in Dublin but plans to expand its fleet to an impressive 1,500.
By integrating Moby bike rentals into the Free Now app, the companies aim to provide users with a seamless and efficient travel experience. With Dublin City Council’s dedication to expanding bike lanes throughout the city, multi-modal transportation becomes even more accessible and sustainable for consumers.
This partnership is in line with Free Now’s strategy in other markets such as the UK, France, Germany, and Spain, where it has introduced flexible transport options. General Manager of Free Now Ireland, Charlie Gleeson, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, especially considering the recent regulations for micromobility under the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023. The legislation will facilitate the integration of e-bikes and e-scooters and promote safer micromobility practices in Ireland.
The Moby bikes can be easily located on the Free Now app, categorized under the ‘2-wheels’ option. These bikes are available for use within a specified operating area in Dublin. Moby not only operates public bike share schemes in several cities but also provides corporate bike sharing options for Dublin Airport, Eastpoint Business Park, and Sport Ireland.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates from Free Now as they continue to integrate additional mobility options into their app, offering passengers in Ireland a wider range of transportation choices. With this partnership, Free Now is committed to enhancing the travel experience and supporting sustainable mobility solutions in Dublin and beyond.
The collaboration between Free Now and Moby to offer bike sharing services on the Free Now app in Dublin highlights the increasing trend towards multi-modal transportation options. By integrating Moby bike rentals into the app, Free Now aims to provide users with a seamless and efficient travel experience, allowing them to easily book both taxis and bikes through a single platform.
Moby currently operates with 500 bikes in Dublin, but with plans to expand its fleet to 1,500, it is clear that there is a growing demand for bike sharing services in the city. With the support of Dublin City Council, which is dedicated to expanding bike lanes throughout the city, the integration of bike sharing options into the Free Now app will make multi-modal transportation even more accessible and sustainable for consumers.
This partnership is in line with Free Now’s strategy in other markets, where it has introduced flexible transport options to meet the changing needs of consumers. By offering a wide range of transportation choices, Free Now aims to enhance the travel experience for passengers in Ireland.
The collaboration between Free Now and Moby also comes at a time when regulations for micromobility are being implemented in Ireland. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 will facilitate the integration of e-bikes and e-scooters and promote safer micromobility practices. This partnership is a step towards supporting these regulations and promoting sustainable mobility solutions in Dublin.
To locate a Moby bike, users can simply access the ‘2-wheels’ option in the Free Now app. These bikes are available for use within a specified operating area in Dublin. Moby not only operates public bike share schemes in several cities but also provides corporate bike sharing options for Dublin Airport, Eastpoint Business Park, and Sport Ireland.
With Free Now’s commitment to integrating additional mobility options into their app, users can look forward to more exciting updates and a wider range of transportation choices in Ireland. This partnership highlights the growing importance of multi-modal transportation and the role that technology can play in making it more accessible and convenient for consumers.
For more information, visit the Free Now website.
