Two of the dockless bikeshare companies that launched in D.C. last year are leaving before the end of the pilot program for the services offering rentable bikes that can be unlocked via app, and don’t need to be returned to a station.

According to the Washington Post, China-based startup Ofo was the first to exit, with bikes being collected and employees set to be laid off this week. The company said it’s part of a move to scale back U.S. operations overall – though it is remaining in cities such as San Diego and Seattle – as well as Australia, Germany and Israel. The company’s yellow bikes entered D.C. in October.

“As we continue to bring bikeshare to communities across the globe, Ofo has begun to reevaluate markets that present obstacles to new, green transit solutions, and prioritize growth in viable markets that support alternative transportation and allow us to continue to serve,” a statement issued by the company said.

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