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Citi Bike is New York City's bike share system. You can ride a classic pedal bike or an e-bike, pay per ride, buy a day pass or join for a year.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Single ride | $4.99 | Unlock fee; 30 minutes on a classic bike, then $0.41/min. E-bike $0.41/min. |
| Day Pass | $25/day | Unlimited 30-minute classic rides within 24 hours; $0.41/min beyond 30 minutes. E-bike $0.41/min. |
| Citi Bike Annual Membership | $239/year | Unlimited 45-minute classic rides, free unlocks. E-bike member rate $0.27/min. |
| Lyft Pink Annual Membership | $199/year | 45-minute rides, free unlocks. E-bike member rate $0.27/min. |
| Reduced Fare Bike Share | $5/month | For NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients; no annual commitment. |
Prices from Citi Bike's pricing page. Overtime fees for members are not listed there; check the Citi Bike or Lyft app before a long ride.
$4.99 to unlock, which covers 30 minutes on a classic bike; after that it is $0.41 per minute. E-bikes cost $0.41 per minute.
The day pass costs $25 and includes unlimited 30-minute classic bike rides within 24 hours. It pays off from about five single rides ($4.99 each).
Yes. Reduced Fare Bike Share offers $5 monthly memberships for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients, with no annual commitment, according to Citi Bike.