Experience NYC in a whole new way
Citi Bike is the nation's largest bike share program, with 27,000 bikes and over 1,700 stations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Jersey City and Hoboken.
Join
Become an Annual Member or buy a short-term pass through the Citi Bike app.
Unlock
Find an available bike nearby, and get a ride code or use your member key to unlock it.
Ride
Take as many short rides as you want while your pass or membership is active.
Return
Return your bike to any station, and wait for the green light on the dock to make sure it's locked.
Why Citi Bike?
Save Money
Using Citi Bike can save a lot of money over taking taxis. And a whole year of Citi Bike costs less than two monthly subway passes!
Save Time
Citi Bike is often faster than other modes of transportation (especially when going crosstown), and it's more convenient than owning a bike.
Have Fun
Whether you’re using Citi Bike to commute to work or ride to meet friends, we bet you’ll get there with a smile on your face.
Get Exercise
Getting places by pedal power is great exercise. Even biking short distances can lead to positive health benefits, as well as reduced stress.
Go Green
Biking saves gasoline, prevents carbon emissions, and keeps pollutants out of the air. It’s not only healthy for you, but also for the environment!
Designed with convenience in mind for quick trips, Citi Bike is a fun and affordable way to get around town.
Rules of the Road
Ride with the traffic
Obey traffic signals
Stay off the sidewalk
Yield to pedestrians
Learn how to take your first ride
Explore your city. Access more than 27,000 bikes across 1,700 stations.
Find a bike
In the Lyft app or Citi Bike app, enter your destination to plan your ride. Single Rides in the app start at $4.49/trip.
Unlock
At the bike station, unlock a bike by scanning it’s QR code. Learn more about our ebikes or classic rides.
Ride
Have the time of your life on two wheels!
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Dock bike
Dock your bike at your destination station—wait for the green light.