Montreal's BIXI bike-sharing service has launched in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on Friday, becoming the region's first bike-sharing platform with 255 bikes, 80% of which are electric. This expansion, supported by $1.1 million from the Quebec government, is part of a larger plan to expand to Saint-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes, and Saint-Lambert later this year, bringing the total partner cities to 13, with 12,600 bikes and over 1,000 stations.
Bixi bike-sharing platform expands to Sherbrooke, more launches planned later this year
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Montreal's BIXI bike-sharing service has launched in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on Friday, becoming the region's first bike-sharing platform with 255 bikes, 80% of which are electric. This expansion, supported by $1.1 million from the Quebec government, is part of a larger plan to expand to Saint-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes, and Saint-Lambert later this year, bringing the total partner cities to 13, with 12,600 bikes and over 1,000 stations.
Trending- 1 June 2025: Montreal public transit strike led to record BIXI usage.
- 2 July 4, 2025 (Friday): BIXI launched in Sherbrooke.
- 3 Later 2025: BIXI plans to launch in Saint-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes, and Saint-Lambert.
- Enhanced sustainable transportation options in Sherbrooke.
- Increased accessibility to businesses and contribution to local economy.
- Improved cycling network in Sherbrooke.
- Expansion of BIXI service to 13 partner cities, 12,600 bikes, and over 1,000 stations by end of 2025.
What: The BIXI bike-sharing platform has expanded its service to Sherbrooke, Quebec, and plans further expansions to other cities in Quebec.
When: Launched in Sherbrooke on Friday, July 4, 2025. More launches are planned later in 2025. A Montreal public transit strike occurred last month (June 2025).
Where: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Future expansions include Saint-Eustache and Deux-Montagnes (Montreal's North Shore), and Saint-Lambert (South Shore). BIXI currently operates in Montreal, Westmount, Mount-Royal, Montreal East, Longueuil, Laval, Boucherville, Terrebonne, and Sainte-Julie.
Why: To enhance sustainable transportation options, make downtown areas more attractive, facilitate access to businesses, and contribute to the local economy. The expansion is supported by government funding.
How: BIXI launched with 255 bikes (80% electric) at key locations in Sherbrooke. The Quebec government provided $1.1 million in funding through the Financial Assistance Program for the Development of Self-Service Bike Sharing.