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AkraBike

A youMove network for sustainable mobility

Agrigento, Sicily

AkraBike Case Study
AkraBike
Operating since 2024

Project overview

AkraBike was developed in the beautiful area of Agrigento, turning the city into a model for sustainable mobility. The project created an integrated station-based bike sharing network connecting key areas of the city, offering residents and visitors an ecological, convenient and healthy way to explore. The initiative showed how youMove technology can adapt perfectly to the needs of the Sicilian territory.

Technologies used

youMove Circuit Platform Smart stations Electric bicycles Booking system youMove app Solar panels IoT monitoring Tourism integration

Key results

Available bikes 80+
Rental points 15+
Completed rentals 3000+
User satisfaction 95%
Active users 1200+
System uptime 98%

Challenges

Hilly territory

Agrigento has demanding climbs and descents that required specific solutions to guarantee a comfortable riding experience for every user.

Tourism integration

The system had to serve both residents for daily trips and visitors exploring the city's archaeological and cultural sites.

Energy sustainability

The project needed a sustainable charging system using the area's abundant solar resources to power stations.

Cultural awareness

The service had to promote adoption of sustainable mobility in a context where private car use was predominant.

youMove solutions

Custom youMove network

Implementation of a youMove circuit designed specifically for the Agrigento area, with stations strategically placed in key city locations.

Rental points in the historic center
Recommended routes in the app

Adapted electric bicycles

A fleet of youMove e-bikes configured specifically for the morphology of the Agrigento territory.

High-torque motors for climbs
High-capacity batteries
Tires suited to historic streets
Tourist storage baskets
Integrated GPS system
Advanced anti-theft protection

Results achieved

Tourist adoption

Share of tourists using the service

60% active tourists

Traffic reduction

Decrease in vehicle traffic downtown

-25% city-center traffic

Environmental impact

CO2 saved thanks to the service

-18 tons CO2/year

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