# Sharable Bicycles Social Bicycles Bike Sharing System Powered by an iPhone App to Hit NYC By Josh Milenthal | Published 2010-08-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-sharing References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/social-bicycles-bike-sharing-system-powered-by-iphone-app-to-hit/) & [socialbicycles](http://www.socialbicycles.com/) Social bicycles bike sharing system is set to debut in NYC this fall. Using GPS, cell phone tech and some [super secure locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosch-battery-lock), this may be the first system to really catch on, both for its quality and convenience, which bike sharing lacks. You use the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-commuter) app to locate a bike that is close to you around the city, or at base stations (you don’t have to use them) and also use the app to unlock the bike. The bike sharing program tracks where the bikes are, and knows who you are through the cell phone tech. You can also “hold” the bike for ten minutes for quick errands so it isn’t taken. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gps-enabled Bike Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a GPS-enabled bike sharing system that allows users to easily locate and unlock bikes using a smartphone app. - **Smartphone-integrated Bike Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a smartphone-integrated bike sharing program that tracks bike locations and user information for improved convenience and security. - **Flexible Bike Reservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a bike sharing system that allows users to reserve bikes for short periods of time, enabling quick errands and reducing theft. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the bike sharing industry by integrating advanced technology and convenience features for a seamless user experience. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile applications that enable users to easily locate, unlock, and reserve bikes for efficient and convenient bike sharing. - **Smart Locks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate smart lock technology to provide secure and efficient locking mechanisms for bike sharing systems, enhancing user experience and reducing theft. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ride-Sharing E-Bike Manufacturers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-bike-seb-20.md) - [App-Controlled Custom E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-electric-bike.md) - [Electric Bikeshare Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluebikes.md) - [Smart Bike Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bike-docking-station.md) - [Startup Bike-Sharing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-electric.md) - [Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargob.md) - [American Bike Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metrobike.md) - [Campus-Wide Bike Sharing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubc-mobi.md) - [Intelligent Cycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-cycling-system.md)