The DublinBikes bicycle-hire scheme, which has been in operation since 2009, is set to be discontinued by Dublin City Council after 17 years due to ongoing financial losses and a lack of expansion. The council's contract with JCDecaux, the scheme's operator, will end in four months. The new service aims to significantly increase the number of bikes available, proposing a fleet of around 4,000 bikes that will include both classic and electric options. DublinBikes has faced challenges such as a decline in subscriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and competition from stationless bike rental services. Despite various sponsorship deals over the years, the scheme has not turned a profit. The council has not disclosed whether it will acquire the existing bike stations and bikes from JCDecaux. The annual membership fee has remained at €35 since 2020, allowing subscribers to use bikes for free for the first 30 minutes. The average journey time is around 15 minutes, and annual subscribers typically incur minimal additional costs.