Bikeshare 101 with Kristian Brink, CEO of Urban Sharing

13/05/2025 51 min Episodio 301
Bikeshare 101 with Kristian Brink, CEO of Urban Sharing

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In this episode of the Micro Mobility Podcast, host Prabin Joel Jones speaks with Kristian Brink, CEO of Urban Sharing, about the evolution and future of bike share systems. They discuss the history of bike share, the transition from station-based to dockless systems, the impact of technology, and the various business models that sustain these services. The conversation also touches on the profitability of bike share systems, the tender processes involved, and the ecosystem of providers. Looking ahead, they explore future trends in micro mobility, including the integration of e-bikes and IoT technology.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Micro Mobility Podcast03:12 The Evolution of Bike Share Systems06:15 Generational Changes in Bike Share09:01 The Impact of Technology on Bike Share12:06 Station-Based vs. Dockless Bike Share14:58 Business Models of Bike Share Systems18:07 Tender Processes and City Sponsorship21:05 Profitability in Bike Share Operations24:09 Challenges and Future of Bike Share31:38 The Evolution of Bike Share Systems36:16 Understanding Unit Economics in Bike Share44:04 The Ecosystem of Bike Share51:15 Future Trends in Bike Share Technology

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