Integration with Gira bike rental network, Lisbon, added to recent launches in the city marks Bird’s leadership position in Portugal
LISBON, Portugal, March 10, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE: BRDS), a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today announced its integration with Lisbon’s public bicycle service, Gira. Available today as part of Bird’s onboarding program, Smart Bikeshare, and a public-private partnership, Gira’s electric rental bikes are visible in the Bird app, to encourage widespread change in modes of transport, in favor of environmentally friendly transport, while reducing dependence on the use of carbon emitting vehicles, in the capital.
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The integration with Lisbon’s Gira Bike rental network and recent city launches mark Bird’s leading position in Portugal (Photo: Business Wire)
Gira is the latest public bike share operator to join Smart Bikeshare, a unique program from Bird that makes e-bikes available on a self-service basis, while offering integrations with local suppliers. The program is designed to complement, not replace, popular public bike share programs. Lisbon thus joins a growing number of European cities, including Oslo, Bordeaux and Florence, as well as Los Angeles, Detroit and Austin in the United States, as many cities are partnering with Bird to promote the use of transport options, respectful of the environment.
The partnership with Gira reinforces the momentum that Bird has gained throughout Portugal. Consolidating its position as the leading operator of self-service electric micro-vehicles in the country, the company recently launched its service in Vila Franca de Xira. This event marked the 11th launch of Bird in the region. As part of its expansion and commitment to Portugal, Bird continues to invest in long-term relationships with partner cities such as Lisbon and Porto, where the company recently introduced a new fleet of Bird Three electric scooters, tip of the sector.
“We are extremely pleased to team up with Gira on this initiative that expands access to transportation options unique to Lisbon, and we thank the city for their collaboration,” said Brian Buccella, Senior Vice President in the Government Partnerships and Consumer Products Department at Bird. “Portugal is rapidly becoming a leader in Europe for its initiatives in favor of environmentally friendly transport, and we are committed to remaining their main operating partner, by expanding our services and providing communities across the country our latest and most innovative technology. »
About Bird
Bird is an electric vehicle company, whose mission is to bring affordable and environmentally friendly transportation solutions, such as electric scooters and bicycles, to communities around the world. Founded in 2017 by transportation pioneer Travis VanderZanden, Bird is growing rapidly. Today, the company provides fleets of self-service microelectric vehicles to riders in more than 350 cities around the world, and also offers its products for purchase on www.bird.co as well as through leading retailers and distribution partners. Bird works closely with the cities in which it operates to provide reliable and affordable transportation options for the people who live and work there.
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