Madrid City Council tenders 22 new trucks to improve Bicimad service

The Municipal Transport Company seeks to unify its fleet with adapted vehicles to optimize bicycle redistribution.

Image of a rental bicycle on a street in Madrid.
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Image of a rental bicycle on a street in Madrid.

The Madrid City Council, through the Municipal Transport Company (EMT), has launched a tender for 22 trucks to manage and redistribute Bicimad bicycles across the city.

The contract, valued at 3.27 million euros, will span five years. These new vehicles, which must carry an ECO or Zero emissions environmental label, will replace the flexible rental model used since 2017 to allow for better technical customization.
Unifying the fleet will allow each of the 22 trucks to perform tasks ranging from station redistribution to collecting damaged or abandoned bikes. Technical requirements mandate that each unit must carry at least 15 bicycles and feature a 300-kilogram capacity lifting platform.
The tender specifies that the trucks must be hybrid diesel with a minimum of 96 horsepower and comply with Euro VI standards. The selected company will be responsible for full maintenance, including inspections and 24-hour roadside assistance.