# Edinburgh’s E-Bike Boom Expands

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-01T07:48:39+00:00
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Edinburgh’s wildly popular electric bike hire scheme is gearing up for expansion—potentially hitting Cramond, Portobello, Dalry, and Gorgie before the August Festival—with riders already logging over 619,000 trips since September, far outpacing the old scheme’s 234,000 rides in eight months. The Voi bikes, now used by 58,000 people and covering nearly a million miles, have proven resilient against vandalism and are sparking healthier, more active lifestyles while boosting the local economy. Council and cycling advocates are thrilled as the city eyes even wider reach with these eco-friendly, app-controlled e-bikes. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8c2f0f18dc006e2c

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