Hounslow's e-bike scheme marks one year with over a million trips taken
8 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The Forest and Voi e-bike hire service has completed its first full year operating across Hounslow, and the borough is marking the occasion with exclusive ride discounts for users. Since the scheme launched, residents have collectively taken more than one million trips on the docked and dockless bikes — a figure Hounslow Council is highlighting as evidence of a shift towards greener short-distance travel. Full details of the anniversary offers are on the council's website.
For Chiswick residents, both Forest and Voi bikes are available to hire across parts of W4 and the wider borough, making them a practical option for short hops to Chiswick High Road, the station or the riverside. The bikes can be located and unlocked via the respective apps. With today's warm weather and the fine spell expected to continue all week, it is a good time to try the scheme if you have not already. The anniversary discount codes are available through the council's news page and the Forest and Voi apps — worth checking before your next ride.