Who owns Bluebike?

Who owns Bluebike?

Motivate
As of July 2021, the system had deployed 393 stations with a fleet of over 3,800 bikes in the 10 municipalities it served. Bluebikes is operated by Motivate and uses technology provided by 8D Technologies and PBSC Urban Solutions for equipment….

What are Bluebikes in Boston?

Bluebikes is public transportation by bike! With nearly 4,000 bikes and 400 stations, it’s a fast, fun, and affordable way to get around metro Boston. Bluebikes is jointly owned and managed by Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville, and operates in 10 municipalities in greater Boston.

Are Bluebikes only in Boston?

About Bluebikes. Bluebikes is public transportation by bike. The system is jointly owned and managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett, Salem, and Somerville and the Town of Brookline.

How do I activate my blue bike key?

Log into your account online and click the link to activate the bike key. Input the ID code on the bike key, which can be found right below the barcode. To unlock a bike with a key, insert the bike key into the slot on the dock next to an available bike. When the light on the dock turns green, the bike is unlocked.

What do Bluebikes mean?

The bikes once symbolized how active a child’s or adult’s life was but had gotten old and broken down and were left to rust away, he said. Mifsud thought he could repurpose the broken bikes and make them a symbol to get the community more active.

Do Bluebikes have GPS?

Blue Bikes are tech-savvy bikes equipped with GPS tracking, safety features such as automatic front and rear lights, a “u-bar” lock, and a basket to store up to twenty pounds. Before hopping onto your new, temporary ride, you will need to key in your account information and pin number on the bike’s keypad.

Are Bluebikes free?

It’s only $10 for 24-hour Bluebikes access and includes unlimited 2-hour rides. If you keep a bike out longer than 2 hours at a time, it’s an extra $2.50 per additional 30 minutes.

Why did Bluebikes charge $25?

Please note: If you incur any usage fees while riding Bluebikes (e.g., if you keep your bike out for longer than than 30-minute ride limit), your card on file will be charged. The fee for a lost or stolen bike is $1,200. There is a $25 security hold for Single Trips purchased at any Bluebikes kiosk.

How do you unlock a Bluebike?

Once you’ve purchased your pass, go to the Bluebikes station you’d like to use and tap on the station icon in the map. Pick out your bike at the station. Select “Unlock a bike” and a 5-digit ride code will appear on the screen.

What happens if you steal a blue bike?

If a bike gets lost, goes missing, or gets stolen, please contact Bluebikes customer service or call 1 (855) 948-2929, now supported by Lyft. We encourage you to file a police report in the event that a bike has been forcibly taken or stolen.

What happens if you dont return a blue bike?

NOTE: If you do not return a bike within a 24-hour period, your account may be charged a lost or stolen bike fee of $1,200 (plus tax).