Zagreb launches new public bike-sharing system “Bajs”
- by croatiaweek
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The City of Zagreb has officially unveiled “Bajs”, a new public bicycle-sharing service set to become available from August this year.
Mayor Tomislav Tomašević, alongside his deputies Danijela Dolenec and Luka Korlaet, presented the project at city hall, describing it as a key step in the city’s strategy to improve quality of life, reduce air pollution, and support sustainable urban mobility.
“By launching the ‘Bajs’ system, we are providing citizens with a fast and flexible way to move around the city using a combination of different modes of transport,” said Mayor Tomašević. “Residents will be able to cycle to the nearest public transport stop, take a tram, bus, or train, and then use a bike again to reach their final destination.”
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The first 2,000 bicycles will be rolled out across at least 180 locations citywide by the end of summer.
The easily recognisable blue bicycles will feature front baskets, and some models will include child seats.
Stations have been strategically placed near public transport hubs, educational institutions, sports facilities, and in densely populated neighbourhoods.
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The service will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with regular maintenance and real-time monitoring to ensure availability.
A half-hour ride will cost just €0.50, with monthly and annual subscriptions priced at €5 and €30 respectively.
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The total value of the project is estimated at €9.3 million (excluding VAT), with the city covering a reduced amount thanks to a revenue-sharing model—70% of income generated through rentals will offset city costs.
Zagreb-based company Sustav javnih bicikala d.o.o., a licensed partner of the global Nextbike system, was selected through a public tender to provide and operate the service. Their responsibilities include user app development, a central monitoring system, and maintenance over a four-year period.
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The city will closely monitor the first year of operation and has the option to expand the service with an additional 1,000 bicycles. With “Bajs”, Zagreb joins other European capitals such as Berlin, Vienna, and Budapest in embracing micromobility as a modern solution to urban transport challenges.
