How Does Citi Bike Work?

The 30 minute trip clock resets each time you arrive at a station/destination, so you get UNLIMITED 30 minute rides at no extra charge. When docked, the bike is then available for the next person to use. Since it’s bike “sharing,” you do not keep the bike in your possession for the whole day.

How much does it cost to use a Citi Bike?

Great for quick trips. A Single Ride is just $3.50 and includes the first 30 minutes of one ride on a classic Citi Bike. When you upgrade to an ebike, it will be an extra $0.18/min. If you keep a bike out for longer than 30 minutes at a time, regardless of the type, it’s $0.18 per minute.

How much is a Citi Bike per hour?

Citi Bike for Just $3.50 Includes the first 30 minutes of one ride on a Classic Citi Bike. When you upgrade your ride to an ebike, it will be an extra $0.18/min.

How long can you ride a Citi Bike?

To avoid extra time fees, keep your rides to 45 minutes or less. How many rides can I take per day? You can take as many rides as you want during your entire membership! The first 45 minutes of each ride on a Citi Bike classic bike is included in your membership price.

Can I leave a Citi Bike anywhere?

Unfortunately, you cannot upgrade to an electric bike at a Citi Bike kiosk. Instead, please download the app. To end a ride, return your bike to any station with an empty dock. Insert your bike firmly into the dock, and wait for the green light to make sure it’s locked.

What happens if you don’t return a Citi Bike?

If you keep a bike out for longer than 45 minutes at a time, you will be charged an extra $0.12 for each additional minute and your account may be suspended. NOTE: If you do not return a bike within a 24-hour period, you will be charged a lost or stolen bike fee of $1,200 (plus tax).

Do you need a helmet to ride a Citi Bike?

All Citi Bike riders are encouraged to wear a helmet while riding. (In New Jersey, it’s the law for riders under 17!) Make sure yours fits snugly, wear it level on your head, and always buckle the chin strap. Cyclists are required by law to ride in the same direction as cars, and must use a bike lane when available.

How do I get a free Citi Bike?

How do I sign up?

1. Download the Lyft or Citi Bike app.
2. Follow the instructions to complete your registration.
3. Add the promo code “Healthfirst21” to the rewards section of your app.
4. Unlock your bike and ride!

Can you get two Citi bikes at once?

On Monday, the nation’s biggest bike share system revealed that annual members can rent as many as four Citi Bikes — at $3.26 per 45-minute ride — from their active accounts, simply by selecting the “group rides” option in the app. Easier…if you can find multiple bikes in a Citi Bike rack.

Are Citi Bikes allowed in Central Park?

Riding the Full Loop allows you to see many of Central Park’s iconic destinations, bodies of water, fields, statues, and the unique characteristics that vary throughout the 800 acres. Grab a Citi Bike at the Grand Army Plaza and Central Park S station (near 59th St and 5th Ave, next to the Plaza hotel).

Can you pause a Citi Bike Ride?

You can keep a bike out for longer, but extra time fees apply. Single Rides incur an additional $0.18 per minute beyond the first 30 minutes of included ride time. Annual members and Bike for Business will be charged an additional $0.12 for each additional minute.

Are Citi Bikes tracked?

Alerts both the user and CitiBike when a bike is docked outside a station and at risk of theft. In case of a stolen bike, tracks the path the bike takes using a GPS tracker.

What happens if I go over time on Citi Bike?

If you keep a bike out for longer than 45 minutes at a time, regardless of the type, it’s $0.12 per minute. If you incur any extra time or ebike upgrade fees, your card on file will be charged. The fee for a lost or stolen bike is $1200 (+ tax).

How do you pop a Citi bike?

Type the 5-digit ride code into any dock with an available bike to unlock the bike. When the light on the dock turns green, lift the bike by the seat to remove it from the dock. Enjoy your ride!

Do Citi bikes have baskets?

The current Citi Bike “baskets” are open on two sides and pretty small. The new three-sided baskets are larger and still have cords to keep your stuff from bouncing around. Motivate says it tested the baskets in a pilot with riders and received a positive response before deciding to make them standard on new bikes.