From a Small Town to Largest E-Bike Management Platform of Europe: How OKGO and Rybit Are Redefining the Future of Micromobility

2023 / 07 / 28

What can a city with just over a million people and a fleet of 1,600 shared bikes achieve? For the young team based in Changhua, Taiwan, the answer is clear: go global.

Drawing from hands-on experience in Taiwan’s shared mobility scene, Rybit Technologies quickly emerged as the largest electric bike fleet management platform in Europe. Their intelligent IoT systems are now deployed across major cities in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and more — powering delivery and logistics services for brands like Domino’s and McDonald’s, and driving smarter micromobility worldwide.

Finding Opportunity in the “Bike Graveyard” Aftermath

While many associate bike-sharing with the rise and fall of abandoned “bike graveyards,” Rybit CEO JD Lin (former Head of Global Operations at Mobike) saw a different opportunity.

With Europe’s strong cycling culture and the surge in delivery demand during the pandemic, electric bikes became the ideal vehicle for last-mile logistics. Compared to regular bicycles or cars, e-bikes are more versatile, can carry heavier loads, access narrow alleys, and offer significantly lower operational costs.

Returning to Taiwan to Build the Most Integrated Mobility Platform

In 2018, after Mobike was acquired by Meituan and exited the overseas market, JD Lin returned to Taiwan to start Rybit. Though Europe represented the larger opportunity, Taiwan offered something irreplaceable — the world’s most complete supply chain for electric bikes, especially in Changhua.

This is also why Rybit strategically partnered with OKGO Integrated System Corp., a key player in Taiwan’s e-bike hardware development and system integration. Together, they built a seamless pipeline — from product development and assembly to software integration and global deployment.

OKGO: From Local Partner to Global Enabler

As Rybit’s core hardware and operations partner in Taiwan, OKGO played a vital role not just in product engineering, but also in promoting and deploying smart e-bike solutions across Europe.

From trade show floors to on-site visits in Germany, Serbia, Portugal, and more, the Rybit-OKGO team worked side-by-side to validate, promote, and expand the platform in real-world conditions.

Changhua: Not Just a Factory – An Innovation Powerhouse

Setting up operations in Changhua provided more than just manufacturing speed. It became the team’s frontline operations lab — enabling real-time feedback, iteration, and testing.

In the early days, moisture inside the bike’s card readers caused connection issues after rain. The team responded by enabling OTA (over-the-air) firmware updates — transforming remote diagnostics and hardware management into core product requirements. In Europe, such problems would’ve been costly and difficult to solve.

Through this iterative process, Rybit and OKGO co-developed a modular, reliable, and globally scalable system architecture.

Not Just Tech – But Full-Stack Operators

What truly differentiates Rybit is their commitment to operational execution. They don’t just write software — they run full-scale field operations: vehicle dispatch, maintenance, support, and customer service. This “dirty hands” approach is also why OKGO was willing to go all-in with Rybit, offering not only manufacturing but frontline support.

By managing the “last mile” of operations, Rybit and OKGO together unlock deeper user insight and stronger customer relationships — paving the way for new business models like cargo bikes, delivery robots, and more.

The Road Ahead: Global Expansion Through a Franchisable Model

Today, Rybit manages over 40,000 e-bikes, making them one of the largest platforms in Europe. But they’re just getting started. Within the next 5–7 years, Europe’s commercial e-bike market is expected to surpass 1 million vehicles. To capture a 20% share and build lasting competitive advantage, Rybit is pursuing a franchise-style, standardized growth model.

In this global strategy, OKGO plays a pivotal role — offering a complete and replicable smart e-bike operation solution that bridges product, system, and service.

From a small town in Taiwan to the heart of Europe’s mobility revolution, Rybit and OKGO are proving that bold ideas — backed by full-stack execution — can reshape the way the world moves.

從小鎮到歐洲最大電動自行車管理平台：OKGO 與 Rybit 如何重塑微型移動未來

一座人口僅百萬出頭的城市、一支 1,600 輛的共享單車隊伍，究竟能創造出什麼樣的可能？對來自台灣彰化的年輕團隊來說，答案是——走向全球。

憑藉在台灣共享單車的實戰經驗，Rybit 運點科技迅速成為歐洲最大的電動自行車管理平台。他們的智慧物聯系統已部署在荷蘭、德國、義大利等主要城市，支援 Domino’s、McDonald’s 等品牌進行外送與物流服務，成為「智慧移動」的推手。

單車墳場背後的機會

當大多數人對共享單車的記憶停留在熱潮過後的「單車墳場」，**Rybit 執行長林靖德（JD Lin）**卻看見了另一種可能。

歐洲自行車文化本就盛行，再加上疫情催化下的即時配送需求，使得「電動自行車商業應用」成為未被滿足的巨大市場。而與一般自行車或汽車相比，E-Bike 更具靈活性、載重與成本優勢，也自然成為最後一哩物流的理想工具。

回到台灣，打造整合能力最強的移動平台

2018 年，當 Mobike 被美團收購並退出海外市場後，JD Lin 決定返台創業。雖然歐洲是最大市場，他卻選擇從台灣出發，因為只有這裡——能提供全球最完整的電動自行車供應鏈，尤其是彰化，更是軟硬體整合的最佳起點。

這也是為什麼他們選擇與台灣的關鍵夥伴 OKGO 凱智綠能科技 合作，共同打造一條從「產品開發 → 製造組裝 → 系統串聯 → 國際佈局」的完整路徑。

OKGO 作為 Rybit 在台灣的戰略硬體合作夥伴，不僅協助整車研發，也深入歐洲第一線推廣智慧車隊解決方案。從產品到市場，他們與 Rybit 一起跑遍德國、塞爾維亞、葡萄牙等地，落地實證，快速推廣。

彰化：不只是產線，更是創新的「中央廚房」

選擇在彰化落地，給予 Rybit 和 OKGO 的，不只是製造效能，更是 近場運營回饋、快速迭代的實戰基地。

早期在彰化營運共享單車時，團隊即發現讀卡機在下雨後會因水氣導致連線異常。他們立刻導入 OTA（遠端韌體更新）能力，從那時開始，所有硬體設計都必須支援遠端診斷與升級。這樣的回饋若發生在歐洲，將會是極高成本與難度的挑戰。

透過這樣的實戰學習，OKGO 與 Rybit 一起打造出更穩定、模組化且可全球複製的系統平台。

不是科技公司，而是全方位營運者

Rybit 最大的差異化在於：不只寫軟體，更自己下場營運。調度、維修、客服、系統管理樣樣自己來。這也是 OKGO 願意深度投入現場支持的關鍵原因，因為他們明白：只有自己動手，才能打造真正貼近使用者的產品。

正因為營運到「最後一哩」，Rybit 才能抓住客戶痛點，也才能持續推廣 OKGO 的硬體模組、資料系統與後續多樣的載具可能（如載貨車、送餐機器人等）。

未來藍圖：用「加盟型模式」打全球市場

如今，Rybit 已管理超過 4 萬輛 E-Bike，是歐洲最大的平台之一。但這只是開始。未來 5～7 年內，歐洲商用電動自行車市場預估將突破百萬台。為了搶下 20% 市佔率、建立全球競爭力，Rybit 將以類似加盟的標準化模式加速擴張，而 OKGO 也將在其中扮演關鍵角色——提供完整且可落地的「智慧電動自行車營運解決方案」。