Evolve E-Bike Share Rolling Out in Saanich - Boosting Active & Flexible Transport Options

50 Evolve E-Bikes will be available to book from 24 stations across Saanich

Burnaby, BC, September 10, 2025 – Evolve E-Bike Share will soon be available for residents and visitors in Saanich – offering a new way to get around town. Created by BCAA, Evolve E-Bikes will be available in key residential, commercial, and recreational hubs, expanding the options for flexible, affordable and accessible transport in Saanich.

Fifty Evolve e-bikes will be available to book from 24 stations across Saanich, including:

• University & Residential Areas – Portions of the University of Victoria and surrounding neighborhoods to support student and faculty mobility.
• Community & Service Centers – Including Tillicum Center and the Saanich Core’s central business district, providing access to essential services and commercial areas.
• Major Landmarks & Parks – Centennial Stadium, Gorge Waterway Park, Swan Lake, and Christmas Hill to enhance connectivity to recreational destinations.
• Primary Trail Networks – Aligning with key cycling and pedestrian routes to connect with existing infrastructure.

Evolve worked closely with the District of Saanich to create a safe, rider-friendly system to support responsible e-bike use. Operating alongside Evo Car Share to provide more mobility options in the region, riders are invited to sign up by downloading the Evo app, which is available on both Android and iOS devices. After signing up, riders can locate, unlock, and ride Evolve e-bikes using their smartphones. 

“We’re thrilled to bring Evolve to Saanich,” says Leanne Buhler, head of Evolve E-Bike and E-Scooter Share. “We are looking forward to providing locals and visitors with convenient, reliable and active ways to move around town and get to local businesses, outdoor activities and key community locations.”

Evolve, operated by BCAA, is BC-based and built specifically for BC communities. Committed to keeping transportation jobs in the province, Evolve’s expansion into Saanich comes after recent expansions in Langford, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley, reflecting a growing demand for new, locally driven transportation options.

For more information on station locations and how to ride, visit evo.ca/evolve.

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About Evolve E-Bike and E-Scooter Share

Evolve is a turnkey micromobility share program that offers e-bike and e-scooter share services in British Columbia. Created by BCAA and operating alongside Evo Car Share, Evolve operates public and private e-bike and e-scooter share programs in Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Squamish and on Vancouver Island. Businesses, organizations, or municipalities interested in learning more about Evolve E-Bike and E-Scooter Share can reach out at evo.ca/evolve.

About BCAA

Driven by its purpose to move British Columbians forward, BCAA (British Columbia Automobile Association) is a long-standing BC Top Employer (Mediacorp) and provides over 1 in 3 B.C. households with industry leading mobility and protection services including Membership, Insurance, Evo Car Share, Evolve E-Bike and E-Scooter Share, BCAA Auto Marketplace and Auto Service. BCAA invests in programs and initiatives to make a positive impact by protecting the people and province of BC, recognizing that the place we call home is all of ours to protect. BCAA holds itself accountable to its purpose by setting goals related to its impact on People, the Planet and Prosperity, and sharing results in its annual Impact Report. 

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