Bangkok's Public Bicycle System Grows Over 100 Times in Less Than 3 Years

Key summary

The popularity of the public bicycle sharing system in Bangkok has increased significantly since its launch in January 2024. Initially, it served only 1,700 trips per month. However, after expanding the service points and accessibility through the application, the numbers have steadily increased. In January 2026, there were 45,645 trips, 82,285 trips in June 2026, 116,438 trips in August 2026, and most recently, 171,492 trips in October 2026, representing an increase of over 64,000 trips in just one month, a growth of over 60%, and more than 100 times in less than 3 years. This has led to a phenomenon where people are queuing up to use bicycles in front of Bangkok City Hall. Consequently, Bangkok has expanded its network of docking stations to cover more than 719 locations in 35 districts, distributing over 4,000 bicycles to business districts, educational institutions, and historical areas, and is also preparing to add another 850 sets of personal bicycle parking.