FIFTH GENERATION OF BIKE-SHARING SYSTEMS – EXAMPLES OF POLAND AND CHINA

Abstract

The article is focused on sustainable transport development solutions in cities, such as bike-sharing systems. We discuss the main principles of bike-sharing, its generations, types, and benefits to system users and entire urban transport systems. The aim of the article is to present a comparison of bikesharing systems found in Polish and Chinese cities. The authors also consider new market practices, which can be implemented when introducing or improving current bike-sharing systems.

Keywords

• bike-sharing systems
• sharing economy
• urban transport systems
• sustainable transport development