Bolt to expand their bike fleet in Kilkenny
Bolt is adding thirty additional electric bikes to its scheme in Kilkenny in anticipation of demand this spring and summer, bringing the total in the city to 80.
Bolt Operations Manager for Rentals in Ireland, John Buckley, said 'we have been thrilled by the success of our shared electric bike scheme in Kilkenny'.
"With the additional parking bays in place, Kilkenny is ready for the final tranche of electric bikes," he added.
Bolt recently surveyed electric bike users in Kilkenny that opted for this sustainable mode of transport over cars and found that the shared scheme has saved 16,913 km of car trips in Ireland to date, approximately 1,765 kg of CO2.
The city has successfully utilised over 40 designated parking bays thanks to Kilkenny County Council and local businesses that have recognised the demand for infrastructure.
To ensure the continued growth of the scheme, 10 more parking bays are also earmarked for The Marble City.
Bolt previously earmarked up to €5 million in its bid to roll out electric bike operations across Irish cities and towns with up to 2000 bikes available to deploy immediately as required.
The European Mobility Champion recently announced upcoming launches of shared electric bike schemes in Bray and Wexford.
The Government recently committed to promoting e-mobility solutions in cities and towns and will be relying on such schemes to provide essential alternatives for commuters as demand management solutions are considered in the coming year.