02.08.2023
Adjustment of the flexzone
Dear KVB-Rad cyclists, The city of Cologne is still trying to implement a new concept for the use of parking space, especially for micromobility. The use of space at accident blackspots and busy squares is to be reorganized. In the course of this, we have to remove two more spaces from our flex zone. Starting tomorrow, please do not return your bikes directly on Ottoplatz in Deutz and between Wiener Platz and Stadthalle Köln in Mülheim. Area Ottoplatz Area Mülheim T...
28.02.2023
Station in Wahn deactivated
Dear KVB-Rad cyclists, due to construction work we have to deactivate the station "Vor den Feldern/Im Bodesfeld" in Wahn temporarily. Due to local conditions, we are unfortunately unable to set up a temporary alternative station. We ask for your understanding.
22.12.2022
Another flexzone adjustment
Dear KVB-Rad peeps, The Christmas market season is almost over. The no return zones that we set up for the city of Cologne will be mostly reincorporated into the Flexzone as of December 24. However, there will also be temporary exclusion zones over New Year's Eve. In addition, we will have to permanently remove some areas from the flexzone. Three new stations have been set up at Breslauer Platz for this purpose. Below you can see an overview of the New Year's Eve restricted zones as ...
20.12.2022
Changes in the flexzone
Dear users, we had to slightly adjust the flexzone in Bilderstöckchen close to Blücherpark. Please do not return your bikes in the blue marked section anymore. Thank you for your understanding, your KVB-Rad Team
24.08.2022
We proudly present: "nextbike by TIER"
As you might know, we joined forces with TIER Mobility. Now, we are pleased to finally make our combined efforts visible to you. That is why nextbike turns into “nextbike by TIER”. And the first "nextbike by TIER" bikes are already on the streets, for example in Leipzig, Frankfurt, Berlin and Düsseldorf.Together with TIER Mobility, we offer the first truly multimodal platform for shared micro mobility, with more than 300,000 vehicles worldwide. But the rebranding is j...
02.06.2022
KVB-Rad update
Our bikes are now back in use all over the city! After the serious wave of vandalism, we can now offer you our service again throughout Cologne. Our colleagues on site continue to repair all damaged bikes as fast as they can. The availability of our bikes will therefore continue to increase in the coming weeks. Just look at the map in the app or on the website to find a bike nearby. Please also pay attention to the map and the color of the LED on the rear wheel when returning a bike. As usual, y...
02.05.2022
Higher bike availability again
We are working non-stop to get our bike sharing service back on the road as quickly as possible and can already offer a higher availability again. Please check the location map in the app or website where you can rent and return bikes. Unfortunately, public safety for our bikes cannot yet be guaranteed. Therefore, we continue to ask for your help! Please support us by reporting broken bikes with bike number and location and - if possible - also a photo to lostandfound@nextbike.com with the su...
25.03.2022
Together against vandalism
To make bike-sharing an integral part of public transportation in as many cities as possible all over the globe is our mission and it is what drives us every day. That is why we are shocked and saddened to see our KVB bikes being destroyed systematically. Attacks and vandalism on the KVB bikes have increased significantly in the past days.Therefore, we had to restrict our operating areas in Cologne in order to protect the remaining fleet. For now, bikes are available for users exclusive...
25.03.2022
New update on the current situation
Lately we're dealing with a vast amount of blind destruction of our bikes. The vandalism on our bikes has reached a critical level, and we have to realize that the public safety for our bikes is no longer given. We had to limit the service area temporarily to ensure an acceptable service and to avoid long, time-consuming ways. Our service team is working around the clock and is at its limit. We hope to restore the usual availability as soon as possible. Thank you for your understan...
22.03.2022
Vandalism in Cologne
Due to a significant increase in attacks and vandalism, our Cologne KVB bikes currently have a restricted operating area. This step is not easy for us, but it is, unfortunately, necessary in order to counteract the growing problem. As of now, bikes will only be available for users exclusively in the flex zone and the inner city rings. KVB bikes can only be returned in this area. We are working hard to find a solution and have involved the police as well as various other partners. But we a...
10.03.2022
Change in annual subscription conditions
We would like to inform you that annual sunscriptions of German nextbike systems will no longer be automatically extended by another year in the future. This is our reaction to the amendment of Art. 1 No. 2 of the Fair Consumer Contracts Act of August 10, 2021, according to which a tacit contract extension is only possible to a limited extent. The changes apply to all current as well as newly booked annual subscriptions for German nextbike systems. You can view and change tariffs...
07.03.2022
The station expansion continues!
Since the fall of 2021, we have been working with KVB to also expand our bike sharing service in Cologne's suburbs. Now the first stations have been opened in the Rodenkirchen district. Where can you rent and return bikes from now on? at the junction of Adolf-Menzel-Strasse/Lucas-Cranach-Strasse in Rodenkirchen at the bus stop "Weißer Hauptstraße" of bus line 131 in Weiß at the junction of Giesdorfer Straße/Kr&aum...
28.02.2022
We're better together
We're better together! Together with TIER, we are working towards the same mission and want to change mobility sustainably. Our goal is to make cities more liveable and to mobilize more people in an emission-free and flexible way. For anyone who wants to take a test ride with a TIER, we have the perfect offer for new TIER customers among you. Riding a TIER is super easy and a lot of fun. You've never taken a TIER before? Then take the opportunity! Ge...
22.02.2022
No return zones Carnival
Due to the carnival events in Cologne, we are again obliged to set up no return zones between February 23 and 28. Please do not return bikes at the following places during this period: Area Severin quarter Area Zülpicher Straße and Kwartier Latäng Area Friesenstraße/Friesenplatz Area Old town and cathedral surroundings
22.12.2021
No return zones lifted
Over a few weeks, we had to restrict our Flexzone in some areas of Cologne due to the Christmas market. The pre-Christmas hustle and bustle is now coming to an end, the Christmas market is about to close and so from tomorrow on you can return your bikes as usual in these areas again. Please continue to make sure that the bikes are placed in a way that they do not obstruct anyone. Thank you for your understanding and a Merry Christmas from KVB and nextbike.
01.12.2021
11 new stations in Porz and Kalk
The KVB-Rad is now also available in the districts of Grengel, Porz, Wahn, Westhoven, Zündorf, Brück, Königsforst and Rath-Heumar. The new stations at a glance: Porz Stop „Grengel Mauspfad“ (bus line 161) in Grengel Stop „Humboldstra;e“ (bus lines 160, 165) in Porz Intersection Königsberger Straße/Solinger Straße in Porz Stop „Wahn S-Bahn“ (S-Bahn lines 12, 19 and bus lines 160, 162, 16...
26.11.2021
Take your chance in our last Xmas raffle
We sweeten the pre-Christmas period with great prizes. Next weekend you have again the opportunity to win great prizes! 4th ADVENT We give away a MacBook Pro from Back Market worth 3,600 € as well as three nextbike annual rates among all users rented a nextbike between 17.12.21 and 20.12.21 for at least 15-minute*. To take part, simply leave your email address, which you also use in your nextbike account, on our landing page. The Raffle will run from 12/17/2...
24.11.2021
KVB-Rad also in Chorweiler and Nippes
Discovered it yet? The KVB-Rad has now arrived in Chorweiler. You can now rent and return bikes at three stations in the district for now: Stop „Blumenberg S-Bahn“ (S-Bahn lines S6, S11 as well as bus line 120) in Blumenberg Junction Teufelsbergstraße/Kallbergstraße in Blumenberg Stallagsbergweg in the recreational area Fühlinger See (near bus line 122) in Fühlingen More stations are still being planned. In Nippes there are already KVB bike ...