# Bike-Share Rewards Programs Spin Local Offers Seattle Riders Discounts at Local Businesses By Michael Hines | Published 2017-08-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-local References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/spin-local) & [blog.spin.pm](https://blog.spin.pm/introducing-spin-local-d7d9b7be47a2) [Spin Local](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-treasure-quest) is a new incentive program from bike-sharing startup Spin. The program was just rolled out in Seattle and is meant to encourage riders to visit local businesses. When users see a poster for Spin Local at a cash register they can scan the QR code on it to get the cost of their ride credited back to them. In addition to giving out [free rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-cashback) some of the Spin Local partner businesses also give discounts. Spin is a young startup so partnering with local businesses in one of its first launch cities makes sense. [Bike-sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-ebike-voucher) is growing across the U.S. but still hasn't really caught on yet. A program like Spin Local could be easily replicated by other companies to increase ridership. It's easy to see businesses across the country getting involved as it's essentially a free bit of marketing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bike-share Incentive Programs:** Bike-sharing companies can launch incentive programs with local businesses in various cities to increase ridership. - **QR Code Integration:** Integrating QR code technology can provide an easy and efficient way to incentivize users and build brand awareness for companies. - **Local Business Integration:** Partnering with local businesses can drive traffic to both the bike-sharing company and the local businesses, creating mutually beneficial relationships. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bike-sharing:** Bike-sharing companies can partner with local businesses and launch similar programs to increase ridership and brand recognition. - **QR Code Technology:** QR code technology companies can target bike-sharing companies and provide solutions to integrate their technology into incentive programs. - **Local Business:** Local businesses can partner with bike-sharing companies to attract new customers and drive more traffic to their storefronts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium eBike Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wombi.md) - [Expanded E-Bike-Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcycle.md) - [Pass-Based E-Scooter Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpedestrian.md) - [American Bike Sharing Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metrobike.md) - [Electric Bikeshare Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluebikes.md) - [Discounted Rideshare Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discounted-rideshare.md) - [Nonprofit Electric Bikeshares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bublr-bikes.md) - [E-Bike Rental Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-e-bikes.md) - [Startup Bike-Sharing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curve-electric.md)