Smart bike sharing company Mobike has arrived in its first US city, the US capital Washington DC, bringing the total number of cities it operates in to over 180.

Changes have been made to the bikes to specifically serve Washington DC, including the shape of the bike and an additional three gears, on top of the already existing smart-lock technology, non-puncture airless tires, bike status sensors and built-in GPS. Mobikes can be picked up via the Mobike Android and iOS apps in the Washington DC area.

“We are thrilled to call Washington DC Mobike’s first home in North America,” said Hu Weiwei, co-founder and president of Mobike. “Mobike is committed to developing a global bike share culture by collaborating closely with cities, and the US capital is key to achieving this. We look forward to working with more cities across the nation to make cycling the most convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly transportation option for residents and tourists alike.”

Mobike, which launched in Shanghai in April 2016, operates more than 7m smart bikes globally and supported over 25m rides each day, according to the company.

It arrived in its first locations outside of Asia when the service landed in Manchester and Salford, England back in June. It followed this up with its arrival in London, England this month.