GreenBikeMe

GreenBikeMe is an Italian startup that provides electric bicycle rental services and guided tours, primarily targeting tourist locations. The company was founded by Guido Bovolenta, who, after moving to Greece in 2018, identified a need for an ecological and sustainable way for visitors to explore the islands. This led to the creation of a business focused on offering modern e-bikes for rent. The project was first launched and tested in Greece in 2022 to refine key business elements such as pricing, store formats, and service processes.

The company operates on a rental business model, facilitating both short and long-term rentals of its e-bike fleet. Its services are aimed at tourists seeking an alternative to traditional and polluting vehicles. In addition to individual rentals, GreenBikeMe offers value-added services such as guided and self-guided tours with pre-selected itineraries, discounts at affiliated restaurants, and free battery charging at various points on the islands where it operates, including Leros, Samos, and Patmos. The company emphasizes the use of high-quality, new-generation e-bikes, which are renewed every two to three years.

GreenBikeMe started in Greece and has plans to expand into other European tourist destinations like Spain and Italy, with the goal of becoming a leading brand in the European market. The company has a license from the Greek Ministry of Tourism to operate.

Keywords: e-bike rental, electric bicycle, guided tours, sustainable tourism, micromobility, tourist transportation, Greece tourism, island exploration, ecological transport, bike tours, travel services, rental business, European expansion, recreational rentals, green mobility, Leros, Samos, Patmos, bicycle hire, outdoor recreation