New bike sharing service stations have been launched in Gozo by Malta Public Transport, which the Government said is “another step towards more intermodality.”

These new stations were installed in prime areas at the ferry terminal in Mgarr and the bus terminus in Victoria. The company plans to expand the service on the island with new stations in other localities in the coming months.

This Tallinja Bike service offers a bike sharing system which operates to and from a network of dedicated stations.

After a one-time registration process, users can pick up a bicycle at any of the docking stations and drop it off at any other closest to their destination.

Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg and Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri presided over the launch in Gozo.

Minister Ian Borg praised this initiative, saying “this is a government with a holistic vision, committed to lead the country towards cleaner air with less emissions, greener lungs and offering different forms of alternative transport.”Minister Clint Camilleri said that the system is convenient and emission-free and ideal for short journeys and, thanks to the electric motor, the bikes can go up the hills with ease.

The Minister explained that Gozo is an ideal place for this type of transport, as the distance between one locality and another is short. He added that many of the services that used to stop in Cirkewwa are now being extended to Gozo, and further reminded how a few weeks ago the X300 service started operating.

Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri concluded by saying that he looks forward to more cooperation and work with Minister Ian Borg.

This bike sharing service involves no registration fees or monthly subscriptions, and the standard pay-per-use rate is €3 for the first half an hour and €2 every 30 minutes thereafter.

Holders of the personalised Tallinja Card and the Explore Card benefit from a special rate of €1.50 for the first half hour, while users paying through their Valletta Card or ExplorePlus Meep Card enjoy two free trips. The payment method is selected during registration at any of the stations.

Mobility Services Manager at Tallinja Technology, Alan Azzopardi said, “riders can now not only explore the island of Gozo very comfortably in a clean and sustainable manner on an electric bicycle, but also commute to and from the ferry.”

First introduced in 2018, Tallinja Bike stations are located at strategic points around Valletta, the Floriana Park & Ride, Pembroke Park & Ride, the University of Malta, and are now in Gozo. Prior to the pandemic, registered Tallinja Bike users had increased, generating an average 25 unique trips every day.

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