
Why a scaling bike parking network needs IoT, not Bluetooth
Bluetooth locks scale to a dozen doors. Networks that reach hundreds need devices with their own connection — and a platform that outlives the hardware.

Bikeep CEO Kristjan Lind shares his insight on the micromobility industry in Estonian Business Daily Äripäev. The article covers predictions for the upcoming years and provides an overview of the current state of the micromobility sector.
In the piece, Lind examines how micromobility — encompassing bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters — has surged in relevance amid shifting urban mobility trends, and what that means for cities, businesses, and infrastructure providers going forward.

Bluetooth locks scale to a dozen doors. Networks that reach hundreds need devices with their own connection — and a platform that outlives the hardware.

Since 2016, Bikeep smart bike parking stations at BART have cut bike theft and outlasted a decade of daily use across the Bay Area transit network.

A summer pilot on Princess Street became permanent: 18 secure Bikeep docks across three downtown Kingston locations, free for residents and visitors.