Bicycle sharing in the Netherlands

OV-fiets is a nationwide bike-sharing program in the Netherlands. The system has 22,000 bikes in 282 locations mainly train stations, all over the country. A membership is required and requires the use of an OV-chipkaart. The program, which started on a small scale in 2003, has enjoyed a steadily increasing popularity with over 5.9 million rides registered in 2024.