# Smart Bike Sharing Services The Breeze Bike Share Program is Supported By the City of Santa Monica By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-sharing-service References: [thecorsaironline](http://www.thecorsaironline.com/news/2016/03/10/2279684/) & [santamonicabikeshare](http://santamonicabikeshare.com/) The Breeze Bike Share program is an innovative bike sharing service, part of the City of Santa Monica's Bike Action Plan, that has made 500 smart bikes available at 79 bike stations throughout Santa Monica and Venice. These smart bikes are equipped with GPS technology that makes it possible for riders to pick up a bicycle, ride it to their destination and drop it off there. Payment for their time is taken care of through [subscription-based services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-ebike-voucher). The service already boasts over 11,000 users. The Breeze bike sharing service makes for a fine alternative to driving. The use of GPS technology and subscription-based payments means the entire process is smooth and saves time, making cycling quite literally a breeze. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Bike Sharing:** The use of GPS technology and subscription-based payments in bike sharing services provides a seamless and convenient experience for riders. - **Bike Action Plans:** Cities that implement bike action plans can create innovative bike sharing programs that promote sustainable transportation and reduce congestion. - **Alternative Transportation:** Smart bike sharing services offer a viable alternative to driving, reducing carbon emissions and promoting a healthier lifestyle. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore the integration of GPS technology and subscription-based payments to develop smart bike sharing services in different cities. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can incorporate bike action plans and smart bike sharing programs as part of sustainable transportation strategies to improve mobility in cities. - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the growing demand for smart bikes and bike sharing services by developing innovative GPS tracking and payment systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free E-Bike Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electro-bici.md) - [Electric Bikeshare Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluebikes.md) - [Campus-Wide Bike Sharing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubc-mobi.md) - [American Bike Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metrobike.md) - [E-Bike Rental Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosgv.md) - [Startup Bike-Sharing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-electric.md) - [Nonprofit Electric Bikeshares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bublr-bikes.md) - [Long-Term Bike Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yulu.md) - [Ride-Sharing E-Bike Manufacturers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-bike-seb-20.md)