- by croatiaweek
- April 21, 2026
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ZAGREB, 21 April 2026 – The City of Zagreb has unveiled a series of upgrades to its public bike-sharing system, Bajs, following strong growth in usage during its first six months.
Mayor Tomislav Tomašević and city official Andro Pavuna presented the Bajs 2.0 package, introducing five key improvements shaped by user feedback and data analysis.
The system has seen rapid adoption since its launch. More than 70,000 users have registered, a figure comparable to the population of a mid-sized Croatian city.
Over half a million rentals have been recorded, with users collectively cycling more than one million kilometres in six months, a distance exceeding that of a return journey to the Moon.
City officials say demand continues to rise, particularly with the arrival of spring.
The most significant upgrade is the addition of 1,000 new bicycles, increasing availability by 50%. The new bikes are expected to be introduced after the summer season.
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New pricing option
Alongside the existing annual subscription offering unlimited rides of up to 30 minutes, a new 45-minute subscription will be introduced at a cost of €45 per year.
The new option targets users who frequently exceed the current time limit and incur additional charges, providing a more cost-effective alternative.
The waiting time between rides will be reduced from 30 minutes to 20 minutes. This change is designed to improve system flow and make it easier for users to combine cycling with other forms of transport throughout the day.
The city will also expand and optimise its network of bike stations. A total of 195 stations will be in operation following the changes.
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Plans include the introduction of 28 new stations, while 12 underused locations will be removed. The new locations have been selected based on user demand, operational insights and usage patterns.
A pilot scheme introducing cargo bikes will be launched at four locations across the city. The service is aimed at residents who do not use cars but need to transport shopping, children or other goods.
(Photo: Grad Zagreb)
(Photo: Grad Zagreb)
The bike-sharing system operates under a four-year public procurement contract worth €9.3 million plus VAT. The city does not own the bicycles.
Instead, the private service provider is responsible for procurement, maintenance, repairs and replacements, as well as daily redistribution of bikes across stations.
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City officials confirmed that the contract value will not increase despite the addition of 1,000 new bicycles.