Campus & Corporate Bike Share Program

Operate bike share programs for universities and corporate campuses

Startup Cost
$50,000-$300,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
18-30 months
Profit Potential
$7,000-$33,000/month

Overview

Bike share operators generate $80,000-$400,000 annually through contracts with campuses and companies.

In 2025, institutions seek sustainable transportation for large campuses.

Services include bike fleet and stations, membership and access systems, maintenance and repair, theft and damage management, usage tracking and reporting, and program administration.

Successful operators design bike share systems for campus needs, provide easy bike access and return, maintain reliable bike fleets, integrate with campus ID or apps, and promote sustainable transportation.

Annual contracts provide stable income.

Marketing through universities, corporate campuses, hospitals, and large employers.

Required Skills

  • Bike Share Operations
  • Fleet Management
  • Technology Systems
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Program Management
  • Maintenance Operations

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Annual institutional contracts
  • Growing sustainable transportation initiatives
  • Stable recurring revenue
  • Can operate multiple campus programs
  • Institutions handle marketing internally

Cons

  • Very high startup investment
  • Long sales cycle with institutions
  • Technology and tracking systems required
  • Theft and vandalism in public systems
  • Contract bidding competitive

How to Get Started

  1. Design bike share system and offerings
  2. Develop technology platform or partner
  3. Build relationships with universities/companies
  4. Submit proposals for bike share programs
  5. Purchase bike fleet and stations
  6. Implement and launch bike share program
  7. Maintain fleet and provide ongoing support

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