Glasgow has approved more than 40 new Voi e-bike stations, expanding the city’s cycle hire network as demand reaches record levels.
The additional stations come at a time when the cycle hire scheme is experiencing record usage, having surpassed 282,000 rides since launch last November.
The new stations will initially operate as geo‑fenced ‘virtual’ locations, allowing for rapid deployment without the need for ground markings.
While markings will be installed over the coming weeks, this flexible approach quickly increases the availability of e‑bikes for hire at high‑demand locations, while also expanding off‑hire capacity to make journey completion easier for riders.
Each new Voi station has been positioned near an existing high‑demand point. This not only reduces walking distance if a primary station is full but also helps ensure bikes are available where demand is strongest, improving reliability for users starting and ending their journeys.
The Voi app has been updated to display all new on‑hire and off‑hire points, with photographs included to help riders easily identify each location on arrival.
For more information visit voi.com/city/glasgow
Future Expansion
Additional virtual stations are being introduced on a weekly basis, enabling the network to respond quickly to demand and to continually improve availability across the city.
Working closely with scheme operator Voi, further locations will continue to be assessed, with ongoing expansion planned to strengthen the overall network, improve reliability, and support Glasgow’s ambition for cleaner, healthier and more sustainable travel choices.