A new e-bike share scheme will be rolled out in Stirling that will see around 130 electric bikes available for use.
The pilot scheme will be supported through £100,000 from the council and £35,000 from the Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership (TACTRAN) through Transport Scotland’s ‘People and Place Fund’. Procurement will shortly begin with a launch targeted for late autumn 2026.
The new scheme builds on Stirling’s long-standing commitment to active travel and shared mobility, following the completion of the transformational ‘Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling’ infrastructure programme. It also marks the return of shared e-bikes to the city following the closure of the regional Forth Bikes scheme in 2023.
The pilot will introduce a fleet of approximately 130 electrically assisted bikes operating on a modern dockless system, supported by around 40 designated GPS-enabled parking locations.
Initial deployment will focus on key destinations and transport corridors, including the city centre, the University of Stirling, Forth Valley College, Stirling railway station, Stirling Castle, as well as employment hubs and leisure facilities.
Cllr Alasdair Tollemache, Convener of the Environment, Transport and Net Zero Committee, said:
“This is an exciting step forward for sustainable travel in Stirling. The completion of walking and cycling infrastructure has created excellent conditions for active travel across the city.
“This new e-bike scheme will ensure more people can take advantage of those improvements with an affordable and convenient cycling option
“As a keen cyclist I’m really pleased about this, but e-bikes will also make cycling accessible to a much wider range of people by helping overcome barriers such as distance, fitness levels and Stirling’s challenging topography. They offer a practical alternative to short car journeys while supporting our ambitions for healthier communities and lower carbon emissions.
“The bikes will help connect people and places in Stirling and be an enjoyable way to travel and explore our amazing and vibrant city.”
(Picture: Stirling Council/McAteer Photo)
