The radical history and dockless future of bikeshares @Grist

The radical history and dockless future of bikeshares @Grist

Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

If they work, they could help cities fight traffic, air pollution, and climate change. But history tells us that’s easier said than done. Watch our video to find out how dockless bikeshares — if they can stay afloat — could change the way people get around town.

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The radical history and dockless future of bikeshares