If Cities start to use the Swissebike sharing program, it could take some cars off the road.

If Cities start to use the Swissebike sharing program, it could take some cars off the road.

It would also put Geneva among the first cities in the country with a way for people to borrow an electric bicycle. Several cities are running pilot programs on electric bicycle-sharing, and Paris has about 200,000 bikes in its program for short-term rentals with a very successful plan. The objective of SwisseBike is to convince Swiss Cities to be the first one offering electric bicycles as alternative transportation. Getting people out of their cars is a top priority as it would reduce traffic jams, cut parking costs and inconvenience, lessen dependence on foreign oil and reduce the city's carbon footprint. Contrary to scooters or electric cars, which both require licensing and registration electric bicycles don't require any licensing, insurance or registration, as long as they keep below a certain speed.