Shared bike network launches in Amersfoort and Gooi & Vechtstreek: affordable and eco-friendly travel
From April 2026, residents and visitors in Amersfoort and Gooi & Vechtstreek can enjoy 800 shared bikes, including e-bikes, for quick and affordable travel. This initiative aims to boost sustainable mobility, reduce CO₂ emissions, and improve accessibility across ten municipalities.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Voi (Swedish company, active in 130+ cities across 12 countries) |
| Municipalities Involved | Amersfoort, Hilversum, Baarn, Eemnes, Soest, Laren, Huizen, Blaricum, Wijdemeren, Gooise Meren |
| Number of Bikes | 800 (electric and regular) |
| Launch Date | April 2026 |
| Key Locations | Train stations (Hilversum, Bussum), business parks (Amersfoort, Soest) |
| Pricing Example | Max €3 for 20 minutes |
| Provinces Involved | Utrecht, North Holland |
| Supporting Programme | Goedopweg (collaboration between municipalities, province, and government) |
| Goal | More cycling, less CO₂, improved regional accessibility |
The provinces of Utrecht and North Holland, along with ten municipalities, collaborated to introduce a shared bike system to enhance regional mobility. This initiative is part of broader efforts by local governments to promote sustainable transport and reduce environmental impact. The programme Goedopweg supports these authorities in achieving their shared mobility goals.
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New shared bikes make the Amersfoort and Gooi & Vechtstreek regions more accessible
From April 2026, cycling in the region without owning a bike will become easier, more affordable, and more enjoyable. A new shared bike provider, Voi, will launch in ten municipalities: Amersfoort, Hilversum, Baarn, Eemnes, Soest, Laren, Huizen, Blaricum, Wijdemeren, and Gooise Meren. Thanks to this collaboration between these municipalities, regions, and the provinces of Utrecht and North Holland, you will soon be able to cycle easily throughout the entire region. From Amersfoort to near Amsterdam, without hassle, with just one app and at attractive rates.
Always a bike at the station or business park
The Swedish provider Voi, active across Europe in over 130 cities and 12 countries, is now launching its services in the Netherlands for the first time. A total of 800 electric and regular shared bikes will soon be available at hundreds of locations in the municipalities and ready for use. At busy public transport hubs such as Hilversum and Bussum and at several business parks in Amersfoort and Soest, they will be readily available. The e-bikes have a long range, making even longer distances no problem.
Cheaper and more convenient
Traveling by train or bus? Then a shared bike is ideal for that final leg of your journey. No detours or waiting around. You can hop straight onto an (electric) shared bike and quickly reach your workplace, that one shop in town, or the Utrechtse Heuvelrug for a walk. And it’s also affordable. Thanks to fixed low rates (for example, a maximum of €3 for 20 minutes) and attractive bundle deals, you’ll always know where you stand.
Working together for sustainable mobility
The new provider was carefully selected by the provinces of Utrecht and North Holland and the ten collaborating municipalities in the Gooi & Vechtstreek and Amersfoort regions. Goedopweg, the collaboration programme between the municipalities of Utrecht and Amersfoort, the province of Utrecht, Rijkswaterstaat Midden-Nederland, and the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management, supported all authorities in this excellent partnership. The shared goal? More people cycling, less CO₂, and a more accessible region.