MVG Council has now ceased to function after a decade of operation
Munich's popular bikesharing service, MVG Rad, is set to come to an end on September 30th. The contract between the MVG and the city of Munich for the bikesharing service will expire on this date, and no information has been provided about the replacement service.
Customers are currently unable to find details about the new bikesharing system on the Mobility Department's website. However, it is known that the MVG is working on a new model for Munich and the surrounding region.
The stations will continue to operate until September 30th, and bicycles can still be rented and returned as usual. Customers are recommended to use any remaining free minutes on their accounts in the coming weeks.
A new bikesharing model is in the works, and it seems to revolve around wireless charging-enabled e-bikes. This innovation could improve bike-share operations and is expected to start deliveries around summer 2026. The wireless charging technology, notably from the Dutch startup TILER, aims to enable plug-and-play wireless charging for e-bikes, improving maintenance efficiency and uptime.
No specific details about the official Munich bikesharing program replacing MVG or its launch date have been announced. The Mobility Department has not yet released any information about the timeline for the new system or the locations of the new system's stations.
MVG Rad customers have been informed about the service's expiration via a letter, but no information has been provided about the new system's customer communication plan. The rental fee for the MVG bikesharing service was 5 cents per minute, but no information has been provided about the pricing for the new system.
As the end of the MVG Rad bikesharing service approaches, station modules will be dismantled in the coming weeks. The MVG Rad bikesharing service will be dismantled after September 30th, and no information has been provided about the timeline for the new system.
In conclusion, the MVG bikesharing service in Munich will end on September 30th, and a new system with wireless charging technology is in the works. However, specific details about the official Munich bikesharing program replacing MVG and its launch date are not yet available. Customers are encouraged to use their remaining free minutes and stay tuned for updates from the Mobility Department.
[1] Wireless charging innovation for bike-sharing use in Munich
[2] TILER's wireless charging technology for e-bikes
The upcoming bikesharing system in Munich may incorporate wireless charging innovation, aiming to enhance the service through improved maintenance efficiency and uptime, as TILER's technology is expected to be implemented. [1]
The new bike-sharing program in Munich, anticipated to begin deliveries in summer 2026, will likely use e-bikes equipped with wireless charging technology from Dutch startup TILER. [2]
