17.02.2026 18:42
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) has chosen the Turkish shared micromobility operator Tripy as the shared e-bike provider for the next ten years. Tripy will soon start serving the people of Istanbul.
The British press is closely following Tripy, which will launch its first fleet of e-bikes within three months as part of a 10-year agreement. Depending on demand and performance, the fleet is expected to grow next year.
Istanbul represents one of the most challenging urban environments on a global scale, being the largest city in Europe with a population of over 15 million, known for having some of the world's most congested traffic, and a major global tourism hub that hosts millions of visitors each year.
THE GROWTH MOMENTUM OF THE TURKISH COMPANY IS INCREASING
A 10-year agreement in a city the size of Istanbul signifies an important milestone for the Turkish operator. In addition to providing electric bike services to a population of 30 million, Tripy operates an electric vehicle charging network in many cities and provides technological transportation infrastructure to some cities in the world in Turkey with the motto of future mobility.
Although 10-year contracts are rare in micromobility, Tripy has made this a standard practice. The company is currently providing services with 10-year contracts in regions such as Konya Metropolitan Municipality, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality, Eskişehir, and Hatay Metropolitan Municipality.
Earlier this month, Tripy added Konya, which will be the 2026 European Capital of Cycling, to its pipeline. The operator also collaborated with Hatay Metropolitan Municipality to support reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquake in 2023.
The system will operate on a free-floating model supported by AI-assisted virtual parking stations and geographically restricted digital parking areas instead of fixed stations.
The company states that its deployment strategy in its first year in Istanbul will be "demand-driven, not geography-limited." In addition to official reporting, the operator plans to hold regular coordination meetings and strategic assessments with city officials; positioning itself as a long-term mobility partner rather than a short-term service provider.
This process, which means a new mode of transportation for Istanbulites, is hoped to contribute to reducing traffic in Istanbul and thus have a positive impact on air pollution.