Molly Ayala
Electric bikes have returned to Citi Bike, after a braking malfunction led to their temporary removal. Citi Bike will begin adding several thousand e-bikes to its network of 900 stations in New York City. The rollout of 4,000 electric bikes will see approximately one-third of all Citi Bikes in the fleet become electric.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of return | 22 May 2021 |
| Number of bikes | 4,000 |
| Percentage of electric bikes in fleet | One-third |
| Cost per ride | $2 ($0.50 for Reduced Fare Bike Share members) |
| App features | ⚡️ symbol to indicate availability, battery level |
| Battery life | 30 miles |
| Top speed | 18 miles per hour |
What You'll Learn
- Electric bikes have returned to Citi Bike after a braking malfunction
- The rollout of 4,000 electric bikes will be completed over the coming months
- The electric bikes will cost an additional $2 per ride
- The Citi Bike app will indicate when an ebike is available at a nearby station
- The battery lasts for about 30 miles and can reach top speeds of 18 miles per hour
Electric bikes have returned to Citi Bike after a braking malfunction
The return of the pedal-assist Citi Bikes comes as the city works to beef up biking infrastructure across the boroughs through Mayor Bill de Blasio's Green Wave plan. The Non-member Single Ride Unlock fee is increasing to $3.50 — the first increase in this price ever.
When you upgrade your ride to an electric bike, it will be an additional $2/ride (or $0.50 for Reduced Fare Bike Share members). You can find the ⚡️symbol in the Citi Bike app to indicate an e-bike is available at a station near you. You’ll also be able to see the battery level of e-bikes in the app so you can best plan your ride. The battery lasts for about 30 miles and can send commuters zipping at top speeds of 18 miles per hour.
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The rollout of 4,000 electric bikes will be completed over the coming months
Citi Bike is bringing back electric bikes to its network of 900 stations in New York City. Starting on 22 May 2021, the company will be rolling out 4,000 electric bikes over the coming months. When this rollout is complete, approximately one-third of all Citi Bikes in the fleet will be electric.
The return of the pedal-assist Citi Bikes comes as the city works to improve biking infrastructure across the boroughs through Mayor Bill de Blasio's Green Wave plan. Upgrading to an electric bike will cost an additional $2 per ride, or $0.50 for Reduced Fare Bike Share members.
The Citi Bike app will indicate when an e-bike is available at a station near you, and you will also be able to see the battery level of e-bikes. The battery lasts for about 30 miles and can reach top speeds of 18 miles per hour.
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The electric bikes will cost an additional $2 per ride
Electric bikes have returned to Citi Bike, after a braking malfunction led to their temporary removal. Citi Bike will be adding several thousand e-bikes to its network of 900 stations in New York City.
The return of the pedal-assist Citi Bikes comes as the city works to improve biking infrastructure across the boroughs through Mayor Bill de Blasio's Green Wave plan.
You can find an electric bike by looking for the ⚡️ symbol in the Citi Bike app, which will indicate an e-bike is available at a station near you. The app will also show the battery level of e-bikes, so you can plan your ride. The battery lasts for about 30 miles and can reach top speeds of 18 miles per hour.
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The Citi Bike app will indicate when an ebike is available at a nearby station
Electric bikes have returned to Citi Bike, after a braking malfunction led to their temporary removal from the nation’s largest bike-share system. Starting from 22 May 2021, Citi Bike began adding “several thousand” e-bikes to its network of 900 stations in New York City.
The return of the pedal-assist Citi Bikes comes as the city works to beef up biking infrastructure across the boroughs through Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Green Wave plan. When the rollout is complete, approximately one-third of all Citi Bikes in the fleet will be electric.
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The battery lasts for about 30 miles and can reach top speeds of 18 miles per hour
Electric bikes have returned to Citi Bike. Starting from 22 May 2021, Citi Bike began adding 4,000 e-bikes to its network of 900 stations in New York City. This rollout will see approximately one-third of all Citi Bikes in the fleet become electric.
The battery in the e-bikes lasts for about 30 miles and can reach top speeds of 18 miles per hour. This means that commuters can zip around the city at high speeds. The battery level of e-bikes can be seen in the Citi Bike app, allowing riders to plan their journeys effectively.
The return of the pedal-assist Citi Bikes comes as the city works to improve biking infrastructure across the boroughs through Mayor Bill de Blasio's Green Wave plan. This plan includes an increase in the Non-member Single Ride Unlock fee to $3.50. When the rollout is complete, riders will be able to upgrade their ride to an electric bike for an additional $2 per ride, or $0.50 for Reduced Fare Bike Share members.
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Frequently asked questions
Electric bikes have returned to Citibike as of May 22, 2021.
Citibike is rolling out 4,000 electric bikes over the coming months.
It will cost an additional $2 per ride, or $0.50 for Reduced Fare Bike Share members.
Look for the ⚡️ symbol in the Citibike app to find an electric bike at a station near you.
The battery lasts for about 30 miles and can reach top speeds of 18 miles per hour.
