Simplii Financial to become the Exclusive E-bike partner for Vancouver Bike Share (Mobi by Rogers) and foot the bill on select rides.

Just in time for Car Free Commercial Drive Day on September 6th, Vancouver Bike Share Inc. (Mobi by Rogers) was proud to announce that Simplii Financial will become its Exclusive E-bike Partner, strengthening the role and visibility of shared e-bikes in Vancouver’s sustainable transportation network.

“We’re proud to welcome Simplii Financial as our Exclusive E-bike Partner. Their participation means riders will see bold new branding on e-bikes and stations, making them easier to find across the city. Riders will also enjoy special discounts on select rides, giving even more people the opportunity to experience the convenience and freedom of e-bikes.” Mia Kohout, CEO, Vancouver Bike Share Inc.

Since launching Vancouver’s public bike share in 2016 with just 250 bikes at 24 stations, the system has steadily grown into an essential part of the city’s transportation network. By 2018, the system had expanded to 2,000 bikes at 200 stations and introduced its Equity Program to reduce barriers to cycling. In 2022, Vancouver Bike Share launched 500 e-bikes and extended service to UBC with 10 on-campus charging stations. Today, with over a million trips taken, e-bikes are transforming how Vancouver moves and the new partnership with Simplii Financial marks the next step in that journey.

“At Simplii Financial, we believe in making life easier for Canadians, both through our everyday banking solutions and our partnerships. This partnership with Vancouver Bike Share gives Vancouverites a convenient, sustainable, and cost-effective way to get around the city. Together, we’re proud to support a healthier future and a stronger community.” Atanaska Novakova, Executive Vice-President and Head of Simplii Financial

From September 6 to 21, riders can use promo code SIMPLII15 to get the first 15 minutes of their ride for free. Existing Simplii Cash Back Visa clients will soon have access to free e-bike minutes, while new Simplii Visa clients get access to an exclusive free monthly pass including unlimited 15-minute E-bike rides and 30-minute classic bike rides.*

“Simplii Financial is making a bold move as the exclusive e-bike partner of Vancouver Bike Share,” says Garnet Nelson, Co-Founder of UNITE Partnerships Inc. “Mobi by Rogers is one of Vancouver’s most visible programs, generating hundreds of millions of impressions every year. Together with Rogers, Simplii is driving real impact in a key market.”

Together, Simplii Financial and Mobi by Rogers are driving the next wave of sustainable transportation in Vancouver – making cycling more accessible, more inclusive, and more impactful than ever.

About Mobi by Rogers

Mobi by Rogers is owned and operated by Vancouver Bike Share inc. Now in its 9th year of operations, Mobi by Rogers provides a public bike sharing service in the City of Vancouver and at the University of British Columbia. Mobi by Rogers operates on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. For more info visit mobibikes.ca or download the Mobi by Rogers app, or contact marketing@mobibikes.ca or follow @mobi_bikes on Instagram 

About Simplii
Simplii Financial provides direct banking services to approximately 2 million Canadians with 24/7 access to online, mobile, and telephone banking with no monthly fees. Simplii clients can also access one of the largest national ATM networks through CIBC. For more information about Simplii Financial, please visit www.simplii.com or by following on X @SimpliiFin, Instagram @SimpliiFin, or on Facebook.

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