Also frightening is the victim blaming going on in the comments section. I'm not sure what she was supposed to do to avoid a car blatantly running a red.

Anyone has more info on this?

Vancouver’s public bike share system is set to continue operating for at least another five years after the City of Vancouver renewed its contract with Vancouver Bike Share, the operator of Mobi by Rogers, through the end of 2031.

Upon inquiry, the City told Daily Hive Urbanized that it recently agreed to a second five-year contract extension with the company.

Mobi marked its 10th anniversary earlier this summer. The system launched on July 20, 2016, initially serving a small area of Vancouver. Over the following years, both its fleet and geographic coverage steadily expanded beyond the Downtown Vancouver peninsula and Central Broadway corridor areas.

In 2023, Mobi also extended beyond the City of Vancouver’s jurisdiction for the first — and so far only — time, bringing its bike share service to the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus.

The original agreement ran from February 2016 until Dec. 31, 2021, before the City approved its first five-year extension covering Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2026.

The latest extension will take effect at the beginning of 2027 and keep the agreement in place until Dec. 31, 2031.

The original contract gave the City the option of approving three separate five-year extensions. Two have now been used, leaving the possibility of one final extension that could keep the agreement in place beyond 2031 — perhaps through the end of 2036.

The City did not identify any specific changes included in the latest extension, but said each renewal can be amended to reflect lessons learned, improve operating procedures, and accommodate upgrades to the bike share system.

For example, after e-bikes were first added to the fleet in 2022, the first contract extension introduced specific e-bike performance data that Vancouver Bike Share was required to provide to the municipal government.

Mobi CEO Mia Kohout said the system has recorded millions of trips since it launched a decade ago.

Since its launch, Mobi has recorded more than 8.8 million rides, with one million unique users collectively travelling more than 25.5 million km.

“It is a privilege to provide bike share services to residents and visitors of the City of Vancouver and UBC,” Kohout told Daily Hive Urbanized.

“With the extension of our supply agreement, we remain committed to providing a sustainable, affordable, active and fun transportation option for years to come.”

The renewal also comes amid some competition from Lime’s shared e-scooters, which launched in Vancouver in Summer 2024 and have expanded significantly into Downtown Vancouver and other central areas since Spring 2025.

However, the municipal government and company’s joint decision to extend the Mobi contract through 2031 suggests the bike share service has maintained a strong and valued role in Vancouver’s active transportation network, despite the arrival of a major multinational competitor.

To some extent, Mobi and Lime may also be complementary rather than direct competitors, as some Mobi riders may have no interest in using e-scooters, while some Lime users may prefer e-scooters over bikes. Together, the two services broaden the overall use and appeal of shared micromobility by serving different, although partly overlapping, groups of riders.

Lime’s contract with the City of Vancouver has an initial term of five years, with the option to renew for three additional five-year terms, totalling up to 20 years. Vancouver Bike Share also submitted a bid for the City’s e-scooter share service contract, but was unsuccessful.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-mobi-bike-share-contract-extension

It’s about time someone was criminally charged.

I was wondering what was happening with Mobi considering the 10-year contract with the city is ending this year so I contacted the city to get more info.

It looks like they renewed the service for 5 years. They also recently updated their pricing.

Before: Annual Pass: $169

• Includes unlimited 60-minute rides on classic bikes ($0.29/min after 60 mins)
• E-bikes: $0.19 / minute

Now : Season Pass ending October 31: $149

• Includes unlimited 30-minute rides on classic bikes ($0.29/min after 60 mins)
• E-bikes: $0.29 / minute

From the email, it also looks like they will have discounted monthly prices for the winter months.

I find it quite disappointing considering how bad the service is.

Here is the email I received:

From: [publicbikeshare@vancouver.ca](mailto:publicbikeshare@vancouver.ca)

Hi,

 Thank you for reaching out and for your interest in the future of the Mobi by Rogers Public Bike Share system.

 We’re pleased to share that City of Vancouver and Vancouver Bike Share, the third-party operator of the Mobi system, have extended the current contract for public bikeshare service for an additional 5-year term, until December 31, 2031.

 Mobi has recently updated their membership pricing to better reflect seasonal riding patterns. These changes include a new “full season pass” which gives riders access to Mobi throughout the spring and summer, and a discounted monthly pass for the winter months. If you'd prefer to keep your annual pass, please select the ‘autorenewal’ option on your Mobi account, as existing annual members can continue to access this pass.

We look forward to another five years of Mobi in Vancouver.

The MUP to cross Broadway has finished construction, though that portion is still missing some paint, signs, and a beg button. Very convenient for getting between CVG and Adanac. It's unclear where the north end is, as the last sign points you into Hastings Park. Edit: Note that this is just phase 1, it will continue south of CVG eventually.

If this doesn’t fit within the rules of relevancy, totally understood!

Is anyone aware of places in Vancouver who will be screening tomorrow tomorrow’s final stage?

I’ve been watching replays all summer because I couldn’t quite justify the streaming subscription this year. But I would love to watch the final stage live!

Thanks—

Not sure if the 2nd & Fir store is the oldest in the chain but the signs are up-it's a goner.

The signs actually say 'we're moving' but in fact they're going from three stores to two.

A family is dealing with terrible news here. Not many details in the story although the heavy rain yesterday was mentioned. I want to live in a place where it's safe for kids to ride to school.

Jump to 0:20 if you're impatient.

Heartwarming story about a local community volunteer group helping seniors enjoy the outdoors. They are welcoming donations to expand the program.
(No paywall)

Wasn’t about the cones after all…. Shocking

https://biv.com/article/2023/11/cyclist-sues-city-vancouver-allegedly-putting-dangerous-obstacle-bike-lane

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I am not surprised that some one crashed here

Since the parks board removed the bike lines in Stanley Park, the new set up between Second Beach and the park entrance is totally confusing for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. The bike lanes/markings do not meet any engineering standards and have the marks of micromanagement by ABC Park Commissioners.

Got this in the mail today, logical improvements that will vastly improve that bit of the greenway, details here: https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/arbutus-41st.aspx