Montreal's Bixi posts $1 million surplus for 2017

Montreal’s Bixi bike-sharing posted a surplus of just over $1 million in 2017, it’s most successful year ever in terms of ridership, with hike of 32 per cent in daily ridership.
It added 1,000 bikes, 80 stations and 2,214 bike stands last year. The city finances the bike-sharing service with close to $3 million.
The popularity of Montreal’s Bixi bikes saw a rise of 35 per cent since the season started April 10, compared to the same period in 2017.
Last year was a reco