PBSC Urban Solutions
1120, Marie-Victorin Longueuil, QC, Canada

The PBSC team is growing! We're looking for a passionate leader to be our new Customer Success Director. Do you have experience working with international clients? Are you extremely passionate about technology and the exciting world of micromobility & bike sharing? Apply here: https://www.careers-page.com/pbsc-solutions.../job/X7393R L'équipe PBSC s'agrandit! Nous recherchons un leader passionné pour être notre nouveau Directeur, Succès Client. Avez-vous une expérience de travail avec des clients internationaux? Êtes-vous extrêmement passionné par la technologie et le monde passionnant de la micromobilité et du partage de vélos? Appliquer Maintenant!

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaïmah, our presence in the United Arab Emirates is growing! Following its success with Dubai’s all-electric bike share system, Careem our operating partner is adding Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaïmah to its public bike-share system offer. Careem team will put into service a system of 300 bikes and 50 stations, all operating on our new technology platform! Already, 50 E-FIT have been deployed in Ras Al Khaïmah. More to come! https://bit.ly/3nNhyzZ #micromobility #changingtheworld #bikeshare

In 2020, the pandemic changed the way people around the world think about travel. According to a recent eight-nation survey Oliver Wyman conducted with some 6,000 respondents, 44 percent of riders said they would be willing to increase their dependence on the [micromobility] service in the future and 34 percent said they planned to use it as much as before the pandemic. Why is micromibility taking off, especially in places like the US, France, Italy and China? According t...o this article, it has to do with more people wanting to be outside and isolated while travelling. They write, Bicycles and scooters are used outdoors, allow for social distancing and can be wiped down before use. Being physically active is also more important now. #micromibility Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3nFQse6

We are proud of this recognition and many thanks to Tembici. and BKT bici pública for their collaboration in this remarkable journey. #changingtheworld #bikesharing https://bit.ly/2R72nWa

"Happy and excited to see PBSC’s ICONIC BIXI Montréal bike featured in this stunning animation from Montréal International. Be sure to check out their amazing work that promotes Greater #Montreal's technocreative industry. #MTLCreative

Nous tenons à remercier Pierre Lavoie qui s'est adressé à notre équipe aujourd'hui pour nous partager ses expériences vraiment inspirantes. Comme il le dit, "ce qui rend fort, ce n'est pas le succès, ce qui rend fort c'est l'inconfort". #oneteam Le Grand défi Pierre Lavoie

To mark his 11 years at PBSC, we sat down with our CRO, Gian-Carlo Crivello to discuss his experience at the company and his outlook on the micromobility industry. Read the Q&A bellow!

Congratulations to our partners Careem Bike, for winning the "Sustainability Company of the Year" award by Gulf Business We're proud to see our partners make a difference around the world by encouraging sustainable micromobility options. #micromobiity #SmartCities #sustainability

It's no secret that those who try our bikes love them. In a call with Justin Trudeau, Boris Johnson shared his love for our bikes, which we launched in London when he was mayor. In the British PM's words: "We scoured the earth, we scoured the whole of the UK [...] and by far the best ones were made in Canada" #bikeshare #smartcities #borisbikes #BIXI

Election day in the US is tomorrow! No one’s right to vote should be dependent on transportation, that's why many of our partner cities are participating in the #RolltothePolls initiative with free or reduced pricing to rent a bike on election day. #smartcities #democracy #bikeshare

Like many other cities, Barcelona is investing heavily to continue to reclaim urban space from cars and cut pollution. This year the city built 29km of cycle lanes bringing the total to nearly 240km. Discover how Barcelona's "superblocks" can help create a more liveable #SmartCity

At PBSC, we take the tradition of Halloween seriously. Our team has shown some incredible creativity and skills while perfecting their costumes in the past. This year we celebrate without gathering, but we have a chance to look back on the creations of past years #oneteam #halloween

Next up in our City Series is London! With close to 100 million rides since the launch, and more than a decade of history with PBSC, we’re proud of our work with Transport for London for their bike share program. Discover how our technology and custom solutions provided London with a robust, reliable and sustainable micromobility alternative. #BorisBikes #London #Micromobility #SmartCities #BikeShare

Our second bike share system in Spain is coming together on the ground! By the end of the year, Dbizi will feature our FIT bikes and E-FIT ebikes across 46 smart-stations in San Sebastian. Stay tuned to follow PBSC’s first bikeshare system launch in the Basque Country!

Our E-FIT bikes in São Paulo are making headlines! Learn how our partners at Tembici worked with iFood to use our ebikes in order to deliver restaurant orders in this busy and hilly metropolis. #smartcities #saopaolo #ifood #micromobility

Governments around the world are encouraging cycling and investing in making it more accessible. In the UK, the government is investing 2 million to help more children cycle or walk as part of their commute to the classroom. #smartcities #sustainability #micromobility

Welcome to the PBSC lab! An adapted space in our head office that allows us to host #webinars, continuous #training to our employees and partners, and #demo our latest products and innovations. This newly designed space with all necessary equipment, is where the most innovative individuals in our industry will meet the latest technology.

We're proud to share that PBSC was awarded two CorporateVision awards: the Most Innovative Micromobility Solution Company and the Leading Pioneers of Customized Bike Share Systems award!

Transportation patterns have changed during the past months, but bike-share systems and e-scooters have already bounced back strong. In New York and other large cities youre seeing people use it to do their everyday errands. Youre seeing people use these bike-share systems at different times of day than we saw before. #micromobility #bikeshare #smartcities

Travel + Leisure's ranking of Best Cities for Biking is out! Can you name 4 cities in the ranking with PBSC bike share systems? #smartcities #micromobility #bikeshare

Our new multimodal solution, which allows e-scooters to be docked and charged at PBSC stations along with our bikes, is already getting noticed in the industry. This article explains how our solution helps cities widen the range of vehicles available to micromobility users. You can read more on our latest innovation here: https://bit.ly/3k2Ld5z #micromobility #multimodal #smartcities #innovation #bikeshare

Between bike shares and e-scooters, the micromobility movement is in full surge. What were seeing is theres tremendous demand to make short trips easy, which is what micromobility does". https://www.bloomberg.com//how-big-was-2019-s-scooter-boom #micromobility #escooter #ebikes

The Mayor of Paris is looking to Amsterdam and Copenhagen for ways to make the city greener, healthier and safer to cyclists and pedestrians. See the 4 big proposals of her plan: #smartcities #micromobility #innovation #sustainability #15minutecity

We’re delighted to support the Embassy of Canada to France #ecofriendly initiatives. We installed a smart station and 8 of our bikes and e-bikes on site to encourage embassy staff to make safe and green trips with our latest technology. ___________________________________________________________ Nous sommes ravis de soutenir les initiatives #ecofriendly de l’@Ambassade du Canada en France. Une de nos stations intelligentes et 8 de nos vélos (dont 2 vélos électriques) sont installés sur place pour encourager le personnel de l'ambassade à faire des déplacements écoresponsables et sécuritaires. #greenmobility #micromobility #smartcites #sustainability #madeincanada

First stop: Barcelona. Our city series focuses on different cities around the world that are partnered with PBSC Urban Solutions for their shared micromobility needs and how our technology and innovation has empowered the success of their bike-sharing systems.

Congratulations to our friends at Shift Transit and Bike Chattanooga for record-breaking growth this year. We're thrilled to see increased ridership and membership. #smartcities #micromobility #bikeshare

Our multimodal solution is here! PBSC smart-stations will be able to securely lock and recharge e-scooters alongside our bikes and e-bikes. Discover our latest innovation here: https://bit.ly/3k2Ld5z #multimodal #micromobility #escooters #bikeshare

In New York, more women are using the city's bike share system than ever before. There were an estimated 80% more cycling trips in July compared with the same month last year, with biking by women rising by 147 percent. #micromobility #sustainability #smartcities

Micromobility trends are shifting, and at PBSC, we continuously innovate to stay ahead of the curve. What's certain is urban micromobility is here to stay. In 2019, people took 136 million trips on shared bikes and scooters, a 60% increase from 2018. #SmartCities #innovation #bikeshare #micromobility

Commuting patterns are changing. Since the beginning of the pandemic, rush hour commutes are on the low, but more short trips from withing a neighborhood are happening. To stay ahead of the curve, cities must adapt urban planning and invest in mobility infrastructure. #smartcites #urbanplanning #micromobility

When we think of Houston and LA, the first thought that comes to mind is often not "bike-friendly". However, data shows that several U.S. cities saw significant year-over-year growth in both bike trips and cyclists in much of 2020.

Yesterday, Montreal added 1,000 E-FIT to its BIXI fleet. With e-bikes in the picture, bike-sharing isn't only about a last-mile solution anymore, it's also a real alternative to driving personal cars. #micromobility #ebike #smartcities

Cycling has come out as the big winner of the post-covid transportation mix. Since the beggining of the pandemic, Europe has invested 1bn in new cycling infrastructure. See what Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Milan are doing to adapt to the new normal. #micromobility #cycling #smartcities

The potential of micromobility goes beyond transforming your morning commute to work, it touches countless aspects of our lives! In hilly São Paulo, our ebikes also serve as food delivery vehicles. As a cheaper, more sustainable and adapted option than the traditional car or motorcycle- it’s a no-brainer for iFood couriers! #sustainability #micromobility #saopaolo #smartcities

We're happy to announce the arrival of 1,000 PBSC E-FIT bikes for BIXI Montréal new E-BIXIs. Today, city Montreal and Bixi officials introduced the our bikes at a press conference. PBSC est heureuse d'annoncer 1,000 nouveaux vélos BIXI à assistance électriques. Aujourd'hui, Bixi et Ville de Montréal ont présenté nos nouveaux vélos lors d'une conférence de presse. #bixi #ebixi #ebike #innovation #micromobility

In most large American cities, bikes now provide better access to jobs within a 30-minute commute than public transit. Studies show investing in access to bikes can help make commutes faster, healthier, and more sustainable for workers. #smartcities #sustainability #micromobility #bikeshare

A lot of data from one of our largest systems, BIXI Montréal is publicly available. This tech-savvy Montrealer downloaded BIXI's 5.3 million trips from 2018 to analyze when and where cyclists use BIXI, how ridership varies in and between neighborhoods, and more! #micromobility #datascience #datavisualization #smartcities #bikeshare #python

We recently shared that cycling to work makes employees more productive and happier, but this major study from Imperial College London found those who bike to work tend to live longer lives! #biketowork #employeewellness #smarticities #healthyliving #health #cycling

Torontonians describe their experience with our new E-FITs in the city in one word: "Awesome". With 2.6 million rides in the past 12 months, ridership is growing at 20% year-on-year! #micromobility #smartcities #toronto #bikesharetoronto #ebike

When it comes to biking in cities, a "well-communicated vision is nearly as important as the infrastructure itself." See how the Bike for Brussels initiative has helped turn a city of cars into a city for people, including bicycle users. #smartcities #bikeshare #micromobility #mobility #bikeforbrussels

Our partners in Barcelona, Bicing, have now integrated their system with the city's centralized mobility app, smou ! Our vision at PBSC is to be at the forefront of mobility as a service, by providing not only the hardware, but the tech requirements to make it that a reality.

Today, Mayor John Tory introduced our E-FIT bikes to the City of Toronto. The pedal-assist electric bikes will reach a maximum speed of 25 km/h and can travel up to 70 km on one charge! Also, Free Ride Wednesdays are back! Download the PBSC app to get a free 24 hour pass! https://twitter.com/JohnTory/status/1296105504738095106

7% of all trips in Bogotá are currently made on a bike, more than any other city in Latin America. The Colombian capital began a bike-lane building spree in the early days of COVID. The long term goal: 50% of all trips to be made on microbility devices.

We're excited to see almost 20k new users have signed up for Bicing in the months of May, June and July. This represents a 77% growth year over year for those months. Ever since the easing of restrictions, the recovery has been fast and stable. #micromobily #innovation #barcelona #bicing #newnormal #bikeshare #urbansolutions

The Federal Government of Canada will be granting $31 million from the Smart Cities Challenge program to fund initiatives (such as new bike lanes and paths) for communities to adapt to the new post-COVID realities. #smartcities #mobility #innovation

Turkey recently built the world's longest uninterrupted bike lane, it's 26km long and cyclists will enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea and local mountains. Would you make the trip?

The transportation sector took a hit during the pandemic in the short run. But in the medium and long run McKinsey & Company predicts a strong recovery for micromobility, with increased profitablity and ridership.

This article in Forbes explores how, by integrating technology into their transportation networks, cities will be able to provide customized mobility solutions for residents AND redesign a more sustainable urban transportation system to manage Covid-19.

Google Maps can now display directions from one point to another using bike share services. The new feature is already available in 10 cities - and 8 of them are PBSC systems. It's never been easier for bikeshare users to navigate their city. . . . #micromobility #smartcities #bikeshare #innovation #navigation #tech

Check out this great instructional video by blogTO on how to use Bike Share Toronto with the PBSC app. It's as easy as 1-2-3. . . . .... #toronto #bikeshare #BikeTO #Smartcities See more

The UK is kicking off an ambitious 2 billion plan to create "the most radical change to our cities since the arrival of mass motoring." This so-called "golden age of cycling" will include thousands of miles of bike lanes and new guidelines with higher standards for cycling infrastructure. #cycling #urbanmobility #urbanplanning #bikeshare #innovate

London's bike-share system, nicknamed the #BorisBikes, have been around for a decade now. With ever-growing ridership, the system has reached 93 million rides in the past decade. Here's a look back at PBSC's largest bike share system, with 13,850 bikes on 839 smart-stations. #micromobility #smarticities #biking #urbanmobility

Workers who bike to work are happier! A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found "better mental health, greater vitality, lower self-perceived stress, and fewer feelings of loneliness" when surveying cycling commuters.

The Dutch city of Utrecht is planning a new neighbourhood where cyclists will take priority. This aims to transform an industrial area of the city centre into a model of sustainable living. Learn why experts believe this will boost public health & safety. #smarticities

With global lockdowns, cars have disappeared off the roads and pollution levels have plummeted. Many governments are now trying to keep the trend going. As part of a 20 million plan, France will offer a 50 subsidy to anyone bringing an old bike to a mechanic!

We're proud to share that our new website has received two awards last week from Awwwards.com. - The Developer Award, highlighting the hard work from our dev team. - The Site of the Day Award on July 23rd. ... If you haven't yet, check out our new website!

We're excited to see some of our E-FIT bikes starting to arrive at the BIXI warehouse! Stay tuned for some exciting news on BIXI's electric fleet later this summer! ______ Nous sommes ravis de voir que certains de nos vélos E-FIT commencent à arriver à l'entrepôt BIXI! Restez à l'écoute pour des nouvelles sur les nouveaux vélos électriques de BIXI dans les prochaines semaines!

As Europe starts to come out of lockdown, local governments are showing support of cycling, as they look to protect their existing transport systems, boost public health and improve air quality. See what Paris, Milan and Budapest are all doing:

There's a high return on investment when cities invest in cycling infrastructure. This commentary explains why:

Across the world, many cities are working a strategy for better & safer micromobility options into their COVID-19 response plans. In Milan, the city wants alternatives to car traffic and to public transit that would allow people to move around while staying apart.

With new social distancing guidelines, the Welsh Government and many others are handing over more space on roads to pedestrians and cyclists. See how cities are redefining the way people get around:

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a PBSC ICONIC bike looks like? This video from our friends at BIXI will give you an idea:

During the pandemic, there has been a greater need for bike-share, especially for those who dont have the option to work from home. See how New York, Paris, Madrid and Milan are adapting to this bike-centric reality.

Today we brought the team together outside our office (with social distancing, of course) to kick-off the summer with some BBQ, ice cream and lemonade! #OneTeam