Bajs

Bajs is the public bicycle-sharing network serving the City of Zagreb, Croatia. Branded as "Bajs – sustav javnih bicikala grada Zagreba" (Bajs – the public bicycle system of the City of Zagreb), it provides short-term bicycle rentals through a network of docking stations across the city. The service is designed as an affordable, accessible urban transport option, positioning itself as "the cheapest transport in the city available to everyone." Users locate the nearest station, unlock a bike by scanning a QR code, ride, and return the bicycle to an official station. The system operates on the nextbike platform, a widely used bike-sharing technology and app available in over 300 cities worldwide. Registration is free through the nextbike app, with a one-time account activation fee of €10 that is converted into riding credits. Rental is initiated by scanning the QR code on the bicycle; the lock opens automatically upon confirmation in the app. Riders may pause a trip using the "Pause ride" option and lower the lock lever, but the rental does not end until the bicycle is properly locked at an official station. Returning a bike outside an official station or failing to lock it incurs a €30 fee. Pricing includes a Pay As You Go tariff of €0.50 per 30 minutes for occasional users and a monthly subscription of €5.00 that includes unlimited free rentals of up to 30 minutes. Bicycle reservation is free for up to 10 minutes, and a cancellation fee of €0.50 applies. The service is owned by the City of Zagreb and is part of the city's public transport and sustainable mobility strategy. As a municipal bike-share brand, Bajs is not a manufacturer or retailer but a service brand. Its identity is tied to the city's broader efforts to reduce car dependency, ease traffic, and offer residents and visitors a low-cost, healthy way to move around Zagreb. The brand name "Bajs" is a colloquial Croatian word for "bike," reinforcing its friendly, everyday character.

Bajs is the public bicycle-sharing system of Zagreb, Croatia. It was established as part of the city's sustainable urban mobility initiatives, providing an alternative to cars and public transport for short trips. The system operates on the nextbike platform, a global bike-sharing provider active in over 300 cities. The brand name "Bajs" is a colloquial Croatian term for bicycle, chosen to make the service approachable and recognizable. The service allows users to register via the nextbike app, pay a one-time activation fee of €10 (credited toward rides), and then rent bicycles by scanning a QR code. Bicycles must be returned to official stations; failing to lock the bike or leaving it outside a station incurs a €30 fee. Pricing includes a Pay As You Go option at €0.50 per 30 minutes and a monthly subscription at €5.00 with unlimited 30-minute rides. Reservations are free for up to 10 minutes, with a €0.50 cancellation fee. As a municipal service, Bajs is owned by the City of Zagreb and integrated into its public transport network. It reflects a broader trend among European cities to adopt bike-sharing as a low-cost, environmentally friendly mobility solution. The system is designed to be accessible to all residents and visitors, with stations distributed across the city.

• Bajs public bicycle system launched in Zagreb

• Integration with nextbike platform, available in over 300 cities worldwide

Affordable, accessible public bike-sharing for Zagreb residents and visitors; positioned as the cheapest transport in the city.

• Public bicycle sharing service

  Short-term bicycle rental via docking stations across Zagreb.

• Pay As You Go tariff

  €0.50 per 30 minutes for occasional users.

• Monthly subscription

  €5.00 per month including unlimited free rentals up to 30 minutes.

1. 1Bajs I Javni bicikli grada Zagreba - Zagrebbajs.zagreb.hr
2. 2Bajs - Wikidatawikidata.org