Is Citi Bike free?

A: By signing up for a free trial, you will have 30 days of access to the Citi Bike program. All trips on pedal bikes up to 45 minutes and ebikes are included at no charge. Trips longer than 45 minutes will incur an extra $0.15 per additional minute. Ebikes surcharges are included in your 30-day membership.

How do I get a Citi Bike with EBT?

If more than one person in your household wants to sign up, give us a call at 1-855-BIKE-311 and we can help you out. There’s no annual commitment for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients. After the first 30 days, you won’t be charged again until you ride again – putting the power of our pricing in your pocket.

How much is Citi Bike a month?

The annual membership is just $15/month ($179 billed upfront annually). It includes unlimited 45-minute rides on a classic Citi Bike. Upgrade to an ebike for an extra $0.12/minute, capped at $3 for rides 45 minutes or less that start or end outside Manhattan.

How do I get a Citi Bike without paying?

Stop by the circulation desk at any of the nearly 60 public library branches within the service area to pick up a gift certificate that will give you access to a free month of Citi Bike! You’ll get access to unlimited 45-minute rides during this 30-day period.

How much is a Citi Bike per hour?

A Single Ride is just $3.50 and 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. If you keep a bike out for longer than 30 minutes at a time, regardless of the type, it’s $0.18 per minute. Citi Bike is a fun way to get around NYC.

Is Citi Bike owned by Citibank?

Citibank Pays to Put Name on Shared Bikes

But the 10,000 bicycles in New York’s much anticipated bike-sharing program have a name: Citi Bike. The name did not come cheaply: Citigroup, which runs Citibank, is paying $41 million to be the lead sponsor of the program for five years, Mayor Michael R.

Can I 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.

Is a Citi Bike membership worth it?

Is It Worth It? If you take short (under 30-minute) rides on a regular basis, the annual membership probably makes the most sense. You can bike as many times as you want for a year for less than half the price of buying a basic bike.

Do Citi Bikes get stolen?

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

“They got stolen all the time,” she said. She added that a person renting a Citi Bike is “kind of a temporary owner” and as such, would file the report themselves, the same as if they were renting a car.

Is Citi Bike profitable?

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).

Can Citi bikes be tracked?

Over the years, sponsors have, on average, contributed $12.1 million per year to Citi Bike’s annual revenue. Even though casual membership makes up a small portion of total Citi Bike rides, this is a very profitable part of their business considering the high revenue per ride.

How much is a stolen Citi Bike?

BikeSafe can be installed on any CitiBike. It’s equipped with GPS and accelerometer in order to detect if the bike is stolen. Equipped with RFID. You can lock/unlock it with your CitiBank ID Number.

How much is it to replace a Citi Bike?

We encourage you to file a police report in the event that a bike has been forcibly taken or stolen. Please know that bikes that are missing for longer than 24 hours can result in a $1,200 fee (plus tax) charged to the account holder that took out the bike.

Can you share a Citi Bike membership?

Lost bike charge

A bike that has been out for more than 24 consecutive hours is considered lost or stolen. The renter is responsible for returning the bike to the system and locking it correctly. You may be charged a $1,200 (plus tax) fee to replace a bike that has been lost or stolen.

How much does a Citi Bike weight?

Can I share my membership with a friend? No, memberships cannot be shared with a friend. If we suspect account sharing, we may have to suspend your membership.

How many people use Citibike?

about 45 pounds