Puglia Imperiale launches STEP electric bike-sharing service

The STEP – Puglia Imperiale Experience Pass electric bike-sharing service has been officially presented in Andria and Canosa di Puglia. Funded by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and promoted by the Patto Territoriale per l'Occupazione Nord Barese/Ofantino, the project aims to enhance sustainable mobility across 13 municipalities in the Puglia Imperiale region.

Currently, six stations are operational, including locations in Andria, Canosa di Puglia, Corato, Margherita di Savoia, Minervino Murge, and Terlizzi. Once fully implemented, the network will expand to include 20 fixed stations and over 27 virtual stations. The fleet consists of 214 electric vehicles, including 200 pedal-assist bicycles (85 e-city bikes and 115 electric mountain bikes), 10 microcars, and 4 golf carts.

Users can manage the service via the STEP Puglia Imperiale app, which allows for real-time bike tracking, reservations, and trip planning that integrates bicycles with public transport and taxis. The platform also provides information on local itineraries, events, and tourism experiences within the participating municipalities.