Oslo City Bike
Oslo City Bike (OCB) is UIP’s flagship. Since the launch of the new system in 2016, OCB has logged almost 10 million trips, making it one of the most efficient bike sharing systems in the world. The Oslo system has 3 000 bicycles distributed at 250 stations within Ring 3, with a total of 6 000 locks.
In 2022, OBS managed 52 130 unique users who took a total of 1 286 157 trips. In 2023, usage decreased slightly but still reached 1 121 662 trips. The Oslo system now has 3,000 bikes distributed across approximately 250 stations within Ring 3, with a total of over 6,000 locks.
In 2020, OBS provided a safe and efficient alternative for those who needed to navigate the city but preferred not to use public transportation during the pandemic. With support from the Oslo municipality, we equipped 1,000 bikes with studded tires, allowing us to keep the system operational during the winter months. This approach proved to be highly successful, leading us to continue offering year-round service.
Flexible and simple
The system is app-based, and you can easily retrieve the bike with the push of a button. UIP’s model makes it easy to get started, find a bike and start a ride. The entire system is built around and linked to the user’s telephone number. We use telephone numbers to verify the customer, contact them when necessary, as well as to make sure that it is easy and safe to become a city cyclist.
City cyclists can also report errors on bicycles via the app. Errors and discrepancies are collected in reports in our admin interface where we can log, sort and prioritize repairs.
