20/07/2026
Six months on, Glasgow's cycle hire boom shows no sign of slowing
Glasgow's cycle hire scheme is on a roll - and the numbers tell the story.
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.