Overview

• The Berlin Senate confirmed it will not renew public funding for bike-sharing, ending Nextbike's contract in June 2025.
• Nextbike will transition to a private model, removing all fixed docking stations by September 2025.
• The company plans to limit operations to profitable districts, withdrawing from many outer boroughs like Marzahn-Hellersdorf and Reinickendorf.
• Ride fees will increase starting July 1, with the first 15 minutes rising from €1 to €1.50, and other discounts being discontinued.
• Berlin becomes the only major European city without a publicly funded bike-sharing system, raising concerns about service equity and sustainable transport.