nextbike Czech Republic

What nextbike Czech Republic does

nextbike Czech Republic s.r.o. operates a public bike-sharing platform in the Czech Republic, providing mechanical and electric-assisted bicycles to urban commuters, corporate clients, university students, and municipalities. The service is accessed primarily through a multi-platform mobile application (iOS, Android, Windows, Huawei) that enables QR-code-based bike unlocking within approximately two seconds, GPS station mapping, and account management. Bikes are manufactured domestically in the Czech Republic and inspected daily by local mechanics. The fleet includes standard mechanical bicycles, e-bikes with separately priced tariffs, and child-seat-equipped bikes available in Prague as part of a family program launched in 2026.

The company monetizes through a combination of pay-per-use rentals (first 15 minutes free in most cities under municipal subsidy agreements), monthly subscriptions at 189 Kč, and annual subscriptions at 1,149 Kč, both including 30 minutes of free ride time per rental. Additional revenue is generated from 10 Kč bike reservation fees and service charges for misuse. Distribution is anchored by partnerships with MultiSport benefit cards (4,000+ connected users), the Lítačka Prague public transit card, and ISIC student identification, alongside corporate and university partnership programs that provide discounted fares and branded advertising inventory on bikes and in-app.

nextbike Czech Republic is a private limited liability company (s.r.o.) operating as a subsidiary of nextbike GmbH, the international bike-share operator whose platform spans 300+ cities worldwide. A single registration on the Czech entity provides interoperability with the global nextbike network. The company is headquartered in Olomouc with 16 employees, serves Czech municipalities under subsidized concession-style arrangements, and relies on Adyen and ApcoPay for payment processing. No public revenue, funding, or investor information has been disclosed.

Name

nextbike Czech Republic

Legal name

nextbike Czech Republic s.r.o.

Website

https://nextbikeczech.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

nextbike Czech Republic operates a public bike-sharing platform in the Czech Republic, providing mechanical and e-bikes via a mobile app to individual commuters, corporate clients, university students, and municipalities, as a subsidiary of international operator nextbike GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bike-Sharing / Urban Micromobility Services

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Consumer Goods Rental (5322)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Bikeshare (Station-Based/Docked) (TLAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Station-Based Bike Rentals (Bikeshare) (THADAGAD), E-Bike Rentals (THADAGAE), Bicycle Programs & Bike Share (Parking, Repair, Rentals) (EDALAKAE)

Keywords

• Bike sharing services
• Shared bicycles
• Urban micromobility
• Public transit integration
• Corporate benefit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Olomouc

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monthly Subscription: 189 Kč per month providing 30 minutes free per each rental trip
2. Annual Subscription: 1,149 Kč per year providing 30 minutes free per rental with automatic renewal
3. Registration Credit: Minimum 50 Kč credit required for account verification (300 Kč in Berounsko, Kladno, Most regions). Credit is non-expiring and usable across all nextbike countries.
4. Bike Reservation Fees: 10 Kč reservation fee per bike, valid for 15 minutes, charged even if bike is not rented

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

nextbike Czech Republic operates a shared bike-rental service in Czech cities, providing mechanical bikes and electric-assisted bikes (Elektrokola) for short-term rental accessed primarily through a multi-platform mobile application with QR-code unlocking. Revenue comes from pay-as-you-go rentals, monthly (189 Kč) and annual (1,149 Kč) subscriptions, registration credit, and reservation fees, supplemented by B2B partnership programs for cities, corporations and universities plus integration with benefit cards such as MultiSport, Lítačka and ISIC.

Product overview

nextbike Czech Republic operates a bike-sharing platform with two core vehicle types: mechanical bikes and e-bikes (electric-assisted bicycles). The platform is accessed primarily through a mobile application (iOS, Android, Windows, Huawei) that enables QR code-based unlocking, GPS station mapping, and ride management. The core bike-sharing service is supplemented by subscription products (monthly at 189 Kč and annual at 1,149 Kč), a child seat add-on, and three B2B partnership programs targeting cities, corporations, and universities. The service operates across 300+ cities globally with city-specific pricing and subsidized fare structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• nextbike Mechanical Bikes Standard shared bicycles available across Czech cities, manufactured locally in the Czech Republic and serviced daily by mechanics. Rentals are unlocked via QR code through the mobile app, starting with 15 minutes free in most cities, then per-30-minute increments at city-specific rates. Targeted at commuters, leisure riders and inter-modal transit users.
• nextbike E-bikes (Elektrokola) Electric-assisted shared bicycles offered as part of the fleet with city-specific tariffs and higher replacement liability (up to 60,000 Kč vs 12,500 Kč for mechanical bikes). Targeted at riders needing assisted pedaling for longer distances or hilly urban terrain.
• nextbike Mobile Application Multi-platform smartphone application (iOS, Android, Windows, Huawei) used to register accounts, locate stations on Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and Apple Maps, scan QR codes to unlock bikes within 2 seconds, manage rides and access customer support. Single registration enables access to the global nextbike network in 300+ cities.
• Monthly Subscription (Měsíční předplatné) 31-day recurring subscription priced at 189 Kč that includes 30 minutes of free ride time per rental for one bike and one bike type. Auto-renews unless cancelled. Targeted at frequent urban riders seeking predictable monthly transport costs.
• Annual Subscription (Roční předplatné) Yearly recurring subscription priced at 1,149 Kč that includes 30 minutes of free ride time per rental for one bike. Auto-renews for the riding season unless cancelled. Targeted at year-round commuters and frequent riders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Praha has 2,000 new nextbikes deployed

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MultiSport (GTS Alive)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiSport benefit card integration providing 2×60 minutes of free bike riding daily for MultiSport card holders. This partnership targets corporate wellness benefit programs and represents over 4,000 connected users.
• Nadace TipsportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTipsport Foundation partnership providing promotional support and visibility for nextbike services.
• Raiffeisen Bank (RB.cz)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner providing visibility and potential cross-promotion with banking customers.
• Škoda Auto (NFSA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerŠkoda National Heritage Foundation partnership for visibility and brand association.
• OlpranminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization with logo visibility on the nextbike website.
• ISIC (International Student Identity Card)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent card integration providing discounted or free bike rides for students at partner universities.
• Lítačka (Prague Public Transit Card)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerIntegration with Prague's public transit card system allowing students and commuters to use Lítačka for nextbike rides.
• AdyencoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner used for credit card verification during registration and payment collection. Adyen provides payment services including card verification for 50 Kč registration credit.
• ApcoPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment services provider for processing bike rental payments. APCO Systems Ltd based in Valletta, Malta.
• nextbike GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing the shared bike system technology and platform. nextbike Czech Republic operates as a subsidiary under the international nextbike brand present in 300+ cities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bolt: Estonian-founded mobility super-app with scooter and e-bike sharing operating in multiple Czech cities. Competes for the same urban micromobility trip and benefits from Bolt's broader ride-hail distribution.
• Lime: Global micromobility operator offering e-bikes and e-scooters across major European cities including Prague. Overlaps with nextbike on shared e-bike ridership in Czech urban centers but operates at vastly larger scale.
• Voi Technology: European e-scooter and increasingly e-bike share operator with operations across multiple European cities. Comparable shared-fleet model with city-by-city municipal partnerships.
• TIER Mobility: European micromobility operator (now part of Dott) operating shared e-scooters and e-bikes in Central European cities. Comparable shared-micromobility business model targeting commuters and tourists.

Emerging players

• Donkey Republic: European bike-share operator active in tourist destinations and smaller cities with a mix of station-based and stationless models. Comparable focus on tourism and urban first/last-mile use cases.
• Freebike: European station-based bike-share operator with deployments in smaller cities. Comparable station-based bike-share model targeting municipalities, though typically at smaller scale than nextbike Czech.

Direct peers

• Rekola: Czech bikeshare operator active in Prague and other Czech cities with a station-free bike-sharing model. Direct competitor for urban commuters and the most comparable Czech-headquartered bikeshare business.

Others

• nextbike GmbH: Parent company operating the global nextbike network across 300+ cities. Provides the platform, app, and brand that nextbike Czech Republic operates under; structurally the closest related party though not a market competitor.
• Lítačka (ROPID): Prague public transit card system that nextbike integrates with. While not a competitor, it is a key ecosystem partner and adjacent mobility platform relevant for evaluating nextbike's transit-embedded distribution advantage.
• MultiSport (GTS Alive): Czech corporate wellness benefit program providing free-ride access to nextbike for 4,000+ users. Acts as a distribution partner and demand source rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/nextbike_cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nextbike-czech-republic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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