Tuesday June 2nd 2026
VOI hire scheme in Glasgow
Written by Glasgow View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Just six months after new operator Voi took the helm, usage has surged, with rides up 311% compared to the same period last year, as more people turn to hire bikes to get around the city.
Since last November, the scheme has grown month on month. In that time, riders have clocked up an incredible 455,000 trips, spending a combined 7.29 million minutes in the saddle.
The latest data also shows continued uptake, with 46,000 individual riders hiring a Voi e-bike in the last six months.
The boom ties in with a major expansion of the network, with dozens of new Voi stations popping up across Glasgow. This wider spread has made it easier than ever to hire a bike for the commute, a quick trip across town or to meet up with friends.
There are now 171 Voi bike stations across the city – sixty more than this time last year, with new stations being added every week. The expanding network is helping bring convenient, low‑carbon travel to more neighbourhoods than ever before.
Some locations are proving especially popular. The University of Glasgow near Byres Road has emerged as the city’s busiest Voi station, logging 23,517 rides in just six months – a clear sign that fast, flexible travel thrives when in the right place. Close behind are the Voi stations outside Queen’s Park railway station and at St Enoch Square – each recording more than 22,000 rides since November, cementing their status as key hubs for people on the move.
And the new bikes are working hard. Each one has been hired on average almost three times a day over the last six months, pointing to strong, consistent demand right across the network.
Cllr Angus Millar, City Convener for Transport and Climate welcomed the continued growth and popularity of the scheme saying: “With rides up 311% compared to the same period last year, Glasgow’s hire bike scheme is growing fast, being used more than ever, and helping more people move around the city in a cleaner, greener way.
“It’s great to see Glaswegians continuing to benefit from a refreshed and improved scheme, and with our growing network of safer cycling routes taking shape across the city, Voi bikes are establishing themselves as a core transport choice helping Glaswegians move more easily and more sustainably every day.
“For those who haven’t hired a bike before, it’s simple to get started. Download the Voi app from the App Store or Google Play, add your payment details, select and unlock a bike, and you’re ready to go.”
Harry Foskin, Senior Public Policy Manager at Voi Technology added: “As we celebrate six months of our e-bike scheme in Glasgow, we’re proud to see how quickly people have embraced this new way of getting around the city. Our e-bikes are helping residents and visitors make cleaner, healthier and more convenient journeys every day, and we look forward to working closely with the council and local communities to build on this success in the months and years ahead.”
Glasgow’s Voi scheme offers a fully electric fleet featuring two e-bike models tailored to trip duration and rider preference:
– Explorer 4 includes a large metal basket and soft adjustable saddle
– Explorer Light 1 is 25% lighter than standard e-bikes, designed for enhanced accessibility
Full details about Glasgow’s cycle hire scheme are available on the Voi website.
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