bike-sharing
[/baɪk ˈʃɛrɪŋ/]
nounpl: bike-sharings
compartilhamento de bicicletas
1. A system or service that allows people to rent bicycles for short periods, typically from docking stations located throughout a city
The city launched a new bike-sharing program to reduce traffic congestion.
A cidade lançou um novo programa de compartilhamento de bicicletas para reduzir o congestionamento do trânsito.
2. A sustainable transportation alternative that provides convenient access to bicycles for urban commuting
Many young professionals use bike-sharing to commute to work in the city center.
Muitos jovens profissionais usam o compartilhamento de bicicletas para se deslocar ao centro da cidade.
Bike-sharing has become increasingly popular in major Brazilian cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro as an eco-friendly urban transportation solution. In the USA, particularly in NYC, Citi Bike is the most recognizable bike-sharing system. The concept reflects growing environmental consciousness and the shift toward sustainable urban mobility in both countries. In Brazil, it's seen as a solution to traffic congestion and air pollution in densely populated areas.
NYC Slang
Citi Bike (specific brand reference, but colloquially used generically)
Related Idioms & Phrases
pedaling your way to sustainability
two wheels, shared adventure
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