Glasgow Hire Bike Fans Unofficial

Glasgow voters offered free e-bike ride on election day.
Voi are offering up to 30 minutes of free travel with their electric bike fleet next week.

Voters are being offered a free e-bike journey to get them to the polls for the Scottish Parliament election.

Glasgow e-bike operator Voi is handing out vouchers valid for two separate 15-minute journeys to encourage riders to travel to and from their local polling booth next Thursday (May 7). The journey is completely free to claim and can be used to travel to your polling station and either back home or to continue your journey.

The e-bike hire service Voi arrived in Glasgow last November, replacing Nextbike and bringing 1,000 electric bikes to the city. At the beginning of this month, Glasgow City Council expanded the service, by adding over 40 new e-bike stations to the network.

o claim their two free rides on election day, users have to download the Voi app and enter the promo code “VOITOVOTE” before scanning a bike to unlock it.

Voters across the country will go to the polls next Thursday to elect devolved governments in Scotland and Wales as well as some local councils and mayoralities across England.

Voi said that they are urging those elected on May 7 to “Back safe, high‑quality infrastructure for walking, cycling"

Harry Foskin, Senior Public Policy Manager at Voi UK, added: “The decisions taken on 7 May will shape how our streets work – from where bike lanes are built to how much space is given to walking, cycling and public transport.

🚲 Happy Bicycle Day 2026! 🚲

Today we celebrate the joy of cycling and the positive impact it has on our communities and the environment 🌍

Whether you’re commuting, keeping fit, or just out for a leisurely ride, every pedal makes a difference. Let’s keep moving towards a greener, healthier future 💚

📅 April 19th
🌱 Ride more. Drive less. Enjoy the journey.
Tag someone you’d go for a cycle with and spread the love! 🚴‍♂️✨

Voi Expands Glasgow Scheme
The additional stations come at a time when the cycle hire scheme is experiencing record usage, having surpassed 282,000 rides since launch last November.

At a glance
Who: Glasgow City Council; Voi.
What: The city council has approved more than 40 new Voi e‑bike stations, expanding both on‑hire and off‑hire capacity at busy locations across the city.

Why: The cycle hire scheme is experiencing record usage, having surpassed 282,000 rides since launch last November.

When: Markings for the new stations will be installed over the coming weeks.

Glasgow has approved more than 40 new Voi e‑bike stations, expanding both on‑hire and off‑hire capacity at busy locations across the city.

Each new Voi station in the Scottish city has been positioned near an existing high‑demand point.

Record cycle usage
The additional stations come at a time when the cycle hire scheme is experiencing record usage, having surpassed 282,000 rides since launch last November.

Following a competitive tender process last year, Voi was awarded the contract to operate the scheme for up to five years, with the service delivered at no cost to the council. The new stations will initially operate as geo‑fenced virtual locations, allowing for rapid deployment without the need for ground markings.

While markings will be installed over the coming weeks, this flexible approach quickly increases the availability of e‑bikes for hire at high‑demand locations, while also expanding off‑hire capacity to make journey completion easier for riders.

Positioning near high‑demand points not only reduces walking distance if a primary station is full but also helps ensure bikes are available where demand is strongest, improving reliability for users starting and ending their journeys.

The Voi app has been updated to display all new on‑hire and off‑hire points, with photographs included to help riders easily identify each location on arrival.

Additional virtual stations are being introduced on a weekly basis, enabling the network to respond quickly to demand and to continually improve availability across the city.

The new stations will initially operate as geo‑fenced virtual locations, allowing for rapid deployment without the need for ground markings.

Working closely with scheme operator Voi, further locations will continue to be assessed, with ongoing expansion planned to strengthen the overall network, improve reliability, and support Glasgow’s ambition for cleaner, healthier and more sustainable travel choices.

Data collected from 88 automatic cycle counters across the city last year showed that Glasgow had recorded 4.65 million cycling trips between January and August, a 43 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024.

More than 40 new Voi e‑bike stations have recently been added to the network - increasing capacity for the popular cycle hire scheme at busy locations.
Full details 👉 glasgow.gov.uk/15168

How exciting to see New Voi Parking Locations Spotted on the official Voi App today. (26.3.26)

Over 20 locations added and am sure lots more to follow as South West and East End still need lots more locations.

What do you think of the new locations and will they be handy for your commute?

Due to a major fire on Union Street, please avoid cycling bikes near Central Station until further notice.

🚲 Cyclists are advised to stay clear of the area for safety and to allow emergency services to operate without obstruction.

🛴 Voi parking location at Central Station remains open, however we strongly recommend avoiding the area if possible.

Thank you for your cooperation and please stay safe.

Glasgow’s fully electric cycle hire scheme operated by Voi has already surpassed 170,000 rides since launch in November 2025.

The new bikes are helping more people choose sustainable transport - with riders collectively clocking up over 520,000 km.
That’s the same as cycling 13 times around the globe! 🙌

More 👉 glasgow.gov.uk/14964

Keen to cycle more this year? Come along to the north side of the Tradeston Bridge tomorrow, Thursday 5 March (12pm–4pm), and try out one of the new Voi e-bikes.

The friendly Voi team will be there to help you get started and answer any questions.

More 👉 voi.com/city/glasgow

Take a new Voi Technology e‑bike for a spin this Thurs 5 March.

The Voi team will be on hand next to the Tradeston Bridge (12pm–4pm) ready to help you get started and show how the electric boost can make everyday trips quicker and easier.

http://voi.com/city/glasgow

Did you know that Glasgow has 2 different types of Voi Bikes available to hire across the city?

🎶 Concert Weekend at the Emirates Arena! 🎶

Concerts are on at the Emirates Arena this coming Friday and Saturday, so expect a buzzing atmosphere and big crowds 🙌

If you’re heading along, VOI eBike hire is a great way to get there 🚲⚡ It’s quick, easy, and stress-free — with a dedicated VOI parking location right at the centre, you can park up and head straight inside.

Skip the traffic, enjoy the ride, and make the most of your concert night 🎤✨