Starting today, Paris is rolling out a new wave of dockless electric bikes, thanks to a fresh four-year contract awarded to three operators: Dott, Lime, and Voi.

Each company is now allowed to operate between 3k and 6k e-bikes, as Paris leans further into its mission to promote cleaner, more sustainable ways to get around. Ahead of the launch, Lime reduced its e-bike fleet by 30%, from 9k to 6k to be compliant.

Voi Lands Its Biggest Deal Yet

This marks a huge win for Voi. The Swedish micromobility company called it their biggest tender victory ever, and for good reason. As mentioned in our Q2 results analysis, Paris should add at least ~€10m to their revenue on a yearly basis.

For Fredrik Hjelm, Voi’s Co-founder and CEO, this is more than a contract - it’s validation.

“Being selected by Paris confirms our long-term strategy to build deep partnerships with major European cities,” he said.

And Thibaut Chevalier, Voi’s France Country Manager, didn’t hold back on the excitement:

“We’re honored to support Paris’ bold cycling ambitions. This is the most important contract we’ve ever had in France and one of the most strategic across Europe. Our goal is to serve as many people as possible, with fair prices, innovative services, and a respectful presence on city streets.”

Voi is set to open a “Voi Hub”, offering a space for micromobility education, community events, and rider support. The initiative aims to make Voi a daily part of Parisians’ sustainable mobility.

Dott Debuts Its Next-Gen E-Bike

Dott, a familiar face on Paris streets since 2019, isn’t just sticking around - they’re leveling up. The company is officially launching its new Segway Urban B200 e-bikes today, after a successful pilot earlier this year.

What’s new?

• A lighter frame for easier handling
• A better basket design for carrying stuff
• Anti-puncture tires
• A longer-range battery that can go up to 120 km on a single charge

These upgrades mean more bikes will be available, more often, and they’ll be more pleasant to ride, too.

“Paris has become our biggest market,” said Henri Moissinac, Dott’s CEO and Co-founder. “We’re proud to keep offering Parisians and visitors a service that’s reliable, safe, and affordable, and we think they’re going to love the new bike.”

Dott is also looking at long-term impact. In its latest sustainability report, the company set an ambitious goal: 20k km of lifetime mileage per e-bike. With 5.3m rides already this year, and over 400k active users in Paris alone, Dott is clearly here to stay.

Maxim ROMAIN, President & Cofounder, Dott, credited Dott’s Paris team, particularly the product and operations teams, for the successful renewal of the program.

He said, “This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible teams. From product and operations to our dedicated Paris crew, everyone worked tirelessly to make this e-bike fleet renewal a success to ensure a safe, reliable, and sustainable service for Parisians.”

Paris loves its Vélos

Parisians have fully embraced life on two wheels.

• Vélib’, the city’s classic bike-sharing system, logged 49.3m trips in 2024, up from 44.7m in 2023
• Dockless e-bikes (like those from Dott, Lime, and now Voi) hit 21.8m trips, a 57% jump from the previous year

This sharp rise came right after Paris made the bold move to end e-scooter rentals in September 2023. That shift pushed a lot of people toward e-bikes, especially for quick, 10-15 minute rides under 3 km.

Last year, Dott and Lime each operated 9k e-bikes. That’s now been capped at 6k per operator under the new agreement, with Voi joining the lineup to help meet growing demand.

Hadi Karam, General Manager for France and Western Europe at Lime, said the new setup with 3 operators will encourage Lime to innovate more. He said,

“Present in Paris since the early days of shared electric mobility, Lime has contributed since its arrival to the rise of sustainable mobility and encouraged the mass adoption of bikes as a means of daily transportation. This new framework encourages us to innovate and reaffirm our role as a key player for Parisians”.

A Smarter, More Controlled System

Under the new rules, shared bikes will be allowed to be parked on public racks in addition to dedicated zones. Shared bike parking will be based on rack size, with small racks reserved for personal bikes, and larger ones allowing 1–6 bikes per operator.

Meanwhile, the city’s cycling infrastructure keeps expanding - the bike lane network grew to 1,565 km by the end of 2024, a 5.2% increase from the year before.

What This Means for Paris

This isn’t just about new bikes - it’s about a shift in how cities move. With scooters phased out, demand for clean, quiet, low-impact transport is higher than ever. By bringing in upgraded bikes, setting clearer rules, and adding a third operator, Paris is reshaping shared mobility into something smarter, simpler, and more sustainable. And judging by how many people are already riding, this new chapter is off to a strong start.