Bird is an eco-friendly, last-mile electric vehicle sharing company that provides environmentally sustainable transportation solutions in cities around the world. Their ride share model and focus on micromobility helps reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. Bird currently operates their electric scooters and bikes in over 400 cities globally across 4 continents.
North America
In North America, Bird has a strong presence in over 100 cities in the United States and Canada. Some of their top markets in this region include:
- Los Angeles, CA
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Washington, DC
- Atlanta, GA
- Miami, FL
- New York City, NY
- Seattle, WA
- Portland, OR
- Austin, TX
- Nashville, TN
- Detroit, MI
- Denver, CO
- Phoenix, AZ
- San Antonio, TX
- Montreal, QC
- Calgary, AB
- Ottawa, ON
- Vancouver, BC
- Edmonton, AB
Bird first launched in 2017 in Santa Monica, CA and has since expanded rapidly across North America. They are now available in major metros like New York City and Miami as well as mid-sized cities such as Nashville, Calgary, and others. Bird continues to grow their services in the US and Canada to provide more environmentally friendly transportation alternatives.
Europe
In Europe, Bird currently operates in over 100 cities across 15 countries. Some of their key markets include:
- Paris, France
- Brussels, Belgium
- Berlin, Germany
- Hamburg, Germany
- Cologne, Germany
- Munich, Germany
- Lyon, France
- Marseille, France
- Barcelona, Spain
- Valencia, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
- Malaga, Spain
- Seville, Spain
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Oslo, Norway
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Dublin, Ireland
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Bruges, Belgium
- Ghent, Belgium
- Helsinki, Finland
- Warsaw, Poland
- Krakow, Poland
- Budapest, Hungary
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Vienna, Austria
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Milan, Italy
- Rome, Italy
- Bologna, Italy
- Verona, Italy
- Florence, Italy
- Naples, Italy
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
Bird first launched European operations in Paris in 2018 and has since grown rapidly across the continent. Key countries include France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, and Italy. Bird is now available in most major European cities and continues to expand. Their electric scooters and bikes provide sustainable short-distance transportation options across Europe.
Middle East
In the Middle East, Bird currently operates in over 25 cities across 6 countries. Some of their key markets include:
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Dubai, UAE
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Sharjah, UAE
- Doha, Qatar
- Manama, Bahrain
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Muscat, Oman
- Amman, Jordan
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Bird launched Middle East operations in 2018 in Tel Aviv and has since expanded to major cities across the region. Key countries include Israel, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Bird provides emission-free transportation alternatives to congested Middle Eastern cities.
Africa
In Africa, Bird currently operates in over 10 cities across 4 countries. Some of their key markets include:
- Tangier, Morocco
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Cairo, Egypt
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Accra, Ghana
- Lagos, Nigeria
Bird launched African operations in 2018 in cities like Tangier and Cairo. They have since expanded to major metros across North Africa and West Africa. Bird is helping provide eco-friendly transportation in rapidly growing African cities.
Asia Pacific
In the Asia Pacific region, Bird currently operates in over 50 cities across 6 countries. Some of their key markets include:
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Sydney, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
- Perth, Australia
- Singapore, Singapore
- Seoul, South Korea
- Busan, South Korea
- Jeju City, South Korea
- Tokyo, Japan
- Kyoto, Japan
- Osaka, Japan
- Sapporo, Japan
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Phuket, Thailand
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Hong Kong
- Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Taichung, Taiwan
- Tainan, Taiwan
Bird launched Asia Pacific operations in Auckland in 2018 and has since grown to cover major metros across the region. Key countries include New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan and more. Bird is helping provide sustainable transportation options to dense Asian cities.
South America
In South America, Bird currently operates in over 25 cities across 6 countries. Some of their key markets include:
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Cordoba, Argentina
- Rosario, Argentina
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Brasilia, Brazil
- Salvador, Brazil
- Fortaleza, Brazil
- Santiago, Chile
- Valparaiso, Chile
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Lima, Peru
- Arequipa, Peru
- Bogota, Colombia
- Medellin, Colombia
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Quito, Ecuador
Bird launched their first South American operations in Buenos Aires in 2018. They have since expanded to major cities across the continent including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Montevideo, Lima, Bogota, and more. Bird is providing eco-friendly transportation alternatives across urban South America.
Cities with Future Expansion Plans
In addition to their existing cities, Bird has announced plans to launch in the following new markets in the near future:
Region | Planned Expansion Cities |
---|---|
North America | St. Louis, MO; Columbus, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Tucson, AZ; El Paso, TX |
Europe | Porto, Portugal; Istanbul, Turkey; Athens, Greece; Sofia, Bulgaria |
Middle East | Beirut, Lebanon; Baghdad, Iraq |
Africa | Johannesburg, South Africa; Cape Town, South Africa; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Asia Pacific | Manila, Philippines; Bengaluru, India; Mumbai, India; New Delhi, India |
South America | Asuncion, Paraguay; La Paz, Bolivia; Guayaquil, Ecuador |
This demonstrates Bird’s ongoing commitment to expanding the availability of their affordable, eco-friendly electric vehicles globally. More people in cities around the world will soon have access to Bird’s services.
Conclusion
In summary, Bird offers electric scooter and bike sharing services in over 400 cities globally across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and South America. They currently operate in dozens of major metros on 4 continents. Some of their top markets include Los Angeles, Paris, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Sao Paulo, Sydney, and many more. Bird continues to rapidly expand as they deliver on their mission of providing environmentally friendly transportation solutions to cities worldwide. Their future expansion plans will soon bring Bird’s electric vehicles to even more locations globally.