Rival firm to take over from Mobike in Manchester

Photo Credit - Mobike

A rival bicycle hire firm has announced its interesting in taking over from Mobike in Manchester.

Chinese company Mobike is to leave the city, citing vandalism as a primary reason. Manchester is the first city amongst 200 worldwide where the firm has decided to pull out. 

Germany-based Nextbike has registered interest in operating in the city and is looking for a sponsor. 

Nextbike has operated in the UK for four years and rents bikes in Glasgow, Cardiff, Milton Keynes and Exeter

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