Cartagena electric bike programme records nearly 3,000 trips in just ten days

The shared electric bicycle service in Cartagena has recorded nearly 3,000 trips in just its first ten days of operation, showcasing the popularity and convenience of the initiative for the residents of the Costa Calida city. The system has shown itself to be a reliable and approachable mode of transport for residents, and it also offers a more eco-friendly way for locals and visitors to get around the city. The cost for an annual subscription to use these bicycles is €295.

By the numbers: Cartagena’s electric bicycle craze

To be specific, the system has recorded more than 1,200 different users already registering with the programme, and an average of some 300 trips per day, around 4.4 kilometres per trip, and with just over one hundred operational bicycles and 29 parking points distributed in the municipality. The average user’s journey time is around 32 minutes per trip.

These numbers round out to more than 12,000 total kilometres travelled on the electric bicycles in a little over a week of their operation, a distance that is roughly equivalent to the journey between Cartagena and Tokyo.

Environmental benefits and upcoming coastal expansions: Cabo de Palos and La Manga in the sights

This initiative also represents a major leap forward for the city’s sustainability projects. Assuming the journeys would have otherwise been made by private vehicles or buses, it is estimated that approximately 1,800 kilogrammes of carbon dioxide emissions has been avoided. That is, nearly 1.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide in just ten days.

Due to its popularity, the service will also continue growing in the coming weeks, with the planned expansion of the fleet to some 300 bicycles and the extension of the parking network. Additionally, the areas of Cabo de Palos and La Manga will soon be added to the system, improving connectivity and allowing visitors to get to know even more areas of the Costa Calida, and 70 additional bicycles set to be added to these areas.

Broadening horizons for residents and visitors of this vibrant city

The high usage of these electric bicycles shows a clear demand for alternatives to private vehicles and public transport options like buses and metro trains. These vehicles, which are more sustainable, more accessible, more convenient, and more fun to use for the average resident, will transform how Cartagena locals and visitors move around the city.

“This is a strategic project for Cartagena that will continue to grow, reaching more neighborhoods and offering more mobility options to residents and visitors. The initial results are very positive and encourage us to continue advancing this model of a more sustainable, modern, and connected city,” stated Cartagena’s Councillor for Mobility, Cristina Mora.