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OV-ebike: the electric OV-fiets for longer distances. Rent one for just € 13 a day.

Find a rental location Order free OV-fiets season ticket

How to rent an OV-ebike

Make sure you have a  free OV-fiets season ticket or Flex season ticket on your personal OV-chipkaart Also, check how many electric OV-fiets bikes are available in advance in the NS app

  1. Visit station Driebergen-Zeist, Arnhem Centraal, Groningen or Maastricht.
  2. Grab an OV-ebike and scan your OV-chipkaart with a staff member.
  3. Adjust the saddle to the correct height. 
  4. Press the on/off button on the bar for 3 seconds and you are ready to go!

Always return the OV-ebike to the same location. 

Where to rent an OV-ebike?

You can currently rent an OV-ebike at 4 stations:

How much does it cost to rent an OV-ebike?

Rent an OV-ebike for € 13 per day (24 hours). After 3 days (72 hours) you will pay € 5 per day extra. You can rent the OV-ebike for a maximum of 21 days. 

Charges are automatically debited from your account every month. Easily view the charges in Mijn NS.

Get a notification that your rent has stopped

Arrange everything for your OV-ebike easily in the NS app. Do you always want to be sure that your rent has stopped? Then turn on OV-fiets information in our app. You'll receive a notification when you stop your rent.

This is how you turn on OV-fiets information

  1. Open the NS app.
  2. Log in to Mijn NS (top right).
  3. Link your OV-chipkaart to your account once.
  4. Click on ‘Turn on OV-fiets trip information’.

OV-ebike FAQs

  • Can I reserve an OV-ebike online?

    No, you cannot reserve an OV-ebike online. However, you can check availability in the NS app.

  • How can I check how many OV-ebikes are still available?

    You can check using the  In de buurt map in the NS app and on the website ov-fiets.nl/huurlocaties.

  • How do I pay for an OV-ebike?

    You can rent an OV-ebike using a personal OV-chipkaart with a free OV-fietsabonnement or a Flex season ticket. The costs for using the OV-ebike will be debited from your bank account at the end of the month.

  • Can I rent more than one OV-ebike at the same time?

    Yes, you can rent a maximum of two OV-ebikes at one time.

  • I wasn't able to turn in the key. What can I do about it?

    Please lock the OV-ebike using both locks, and place the key in the blue drop box. If possible, lock the OV-ebike to a rack or pole to prevent it from being stolen. Call customer service to close the journey and end the OV-ebike rental.

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