BCAA’s Evolve E-Bike Share Rolls Into Cumberland

Service Continues to Expand Across the Comox Valley

Comox Valley, BC, July 9, 2025 – BCAA’s Evolve is launching its public e-bike share service in the Village of Cumberland for the first time, with 6 new locations to make it easier for locals and visitors to explore more of the Village and other communities within the Comox Valley.

The new Cumberland locations are Cumberland Village Park, Village Square, First and Dunsmuir, Forest Hall Road, Solport Street, and Bruce and Coniston Crescent.

"We're excited to expand Evolve into the Village of Cumberland, to offer another way to explore more of the beautiful Comox Valley,” says Leanne Buhler, Head of Evolve E-Bike and E-Scooter Share. “The region has a strong commitment to active transportation, and it’s great to support their progressive thinking with a public e-bike share for safe, accessible and fun trips within and between communities.”

E-bikes can be accessed via the Evo app on iOS or Android. Riders simply unlock the Evolve E-Bike using their smartphone and go. Helmets are included, and pricing includes pay-per-minute and monthly plans. For more information, visit: How It Works | Evolve E-Bike Share

BCAA first launched Evolve in Courtenay and Comox in May last year and continues to expand its services across the region. It recently added 30 more e-bikes bringing the total fleet to 100; and added seven new locations including I-Hos Gallery, Kye Bay, Comox Valley Sports Centre and Comox Valley Curling Centre.

BCAA’s Evolve services are provided in collaboration with the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD), with support from the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, and Village of Cumberland. Evolve Parking Zones span across downtown and key residential areas, including local landmarks. The Evolve program is entirely self-funded by BCAA, without financial contributions from the CVRD or municipalities.

Evolve is growing rapidly in the province as more municipalities choose a local BC micromobility provider to keep their communities moving in active and accessible ways. In addition to Cumberland and the broader Comox Valley Region, Evolve also serves Nanaimo and Langford on the Island, and Whistler, Squamish and Vancouver’s North Shore region on the mainland.

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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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