Budapest’s Bubi Bike System Is Getting a Major Upgrade: A New Era for Urban Cycling Begins
If you’ve ever zipped around Budapest on the iconic green Bubi bikes, get ready for an even better experience. The city’s popular bike-sharing service, MOL Bubi, is gearing up for its third-generation launch in 2026 after the Budapest City Assembly gave the green light on November 27, 2025. Managed by BKK, this upgrade promises a massive fleet expansion, cutting-edge tech, and broader coverage to make pedaling through the Hungarian capital smoother and more sustainable for everyone.
A Green Light for Sustainable City Riding
Budapest is doubling down on eco-friendly transport, and the new Bubi system fits perfectly into that vision. The City Assembly approved BKK to ink the deal with the public tender winner as early as mid-December, once the contract moratorium lifts. From there, the rollout of this revamped service could happen within six months, keeping any downtime to a minimum after the current contract wraps up on December 23, 2025.
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Why the Winter Pass Keeps You Rolling Affordably
Right now, with monthly passes no longer auto-renewing since November 23, BKK rolled out a special winter pass for just 500 forints—about the price of a coffee—to tide users over until the contract ends. This discounted option bridges the transition gap to the new system, ensuring bikes stay available through the chilly season without long-term commitments that couldn’t transfer over. It mirrors regular passes with unlimited free 30-minute rides, no matter when you buy it, so tourists can hop on for quick jaunts to sights like the Chain Bridge or a riverside café before everything refreshes in the new year.
What Makes the New Bubi a Game-Changer
Imagine a fleet of at least 5,000 fresh bikes, including 1,000 e-bikes with pedal assist to conquer those Buda hills effortlessly. The network will stretch to high-traffic spots like all metro stations and neighborhoods such as Örs vezér tere, Kőbánya-Kispest, Újpest-városkapu, József Attila-lakótelep, Angyalföld, Zugló, and Őrmező. You’ll even pick up or drop off at Mobi-points for seamless multi-modal travel, opening up more of the city for your adventures.
Pedal Into Budapest’s Future
For foreign visitors, this evolution turns Bubi into the ultimate way to weave through thermal bath-lined streets, past grand architecture, or into hidden markets without the hassle of cars or crowds. Whether dodging winter chill or embracing spring vibes, the upgraded system underscores Budapest’s push for greener streets and easier exploration. Grab that winter pass while it lasts, and soon you’ll be cruising an even bigger, bike-friendlier Budapest.
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