Shared bikes arrive in Amersfoort and Gooi & Vechtstreek: affordable and hassle-free cycling from April
From April 2026, residents and visitors in Amersfoort and the Gooi & Vechtstreek region can enjoy 800 shared bikes, including e-bikes, for quick and affordable travel. This initiative aims to boost sustainable mobility, reduce CO₂ emissions, and make the region more accessible—all via a single app.
| 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) |
| Key Locations | Stations (Hilversum, Bussum), business parks (Amersfoort, Soest) |
| Pricing Example | Max €3 for 20 minutes |
| Launch Date | April 2026 |
| Provinces Involved | Utrecht, North Holland |
| Supporting Programme | Goedopweg (collaboration between municipalities, provinces, and ministries) |
The provinces of Utrecht and North Holland, along with ten municipalities, have partnered to introduce shared bikes as part of a broader effort to promote sustainable mobility. This initiative is supported by Goedopweg, a collaboration programme involving local governments and the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management, aiming to reduce car dependency and improve regional accessibility.
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New shared bikes make the Amersfoort and Gooi & Vechtstreek regions more accessible
From April 2026, cycling in the region will be easier, more affordable, and more enjoyable—even without your own bike. 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’ll soon be able to cycle effortlessly throughout the entire region. From Amersfoort to nearly Amsterdam, without hassle, using just one app and at attractive rates.
Always a bike near stations or business parks
The Swedish provider Voi, active across Europe in over 130 cities and 12 countries, is now launching in the Netherlands for the first time. A total of 800 electric and regular shared bikes will be available at hundreds of locations across the municipalities, ready for use. At busy public transport hubs like Hilversum and Bussum, and at multiple business parks in Amersfoort and Soest, they’ll be waiting for you. The e-bikes have a long range, so even longer distances won’t be a problem.
Cheaper and more convenient
Traveling by train or bus? A shared bike is ideal for that final leg of your journey. No detours or waiting—just hop on an (electric) shared bike and you’ll quickly reach your workplace, a shop in the city, or the Utrechtse Heuvelrug for a hike. And it’s also affordable. With fixed low rates (for example, a maximum of €3 for 20 minutes) and attractive bundle deals, you’ll always know what to expect.
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, a 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 governments in this partnership. The shared goal? More people cycling, less CO₂, and a more accessible region.