Ever since Divvy bike-share's pedal-assist electric bikes debuted in summer 2020, there's been all kinds of confusion about how fast they go.
How fast do the Lyft E bikes go?
No sweat—you can go up to
20 miles per hour
.
What happens if you don't return Divvy bike?
Customers who don't return the bike within 24 hours
face a possible $1,200 lost bike fee
. Overtime fees are charged to the credit or debit cards of Divvy customers for trips lasting longer than 30 minutes. Both 24-hour pass customers and annual members are allowed an unlimited number of trips of 30 minutes or less.
Do Divvy bikes have motors?
With a pedal-assist motor
to supercharge your ride, our ebikes are the easiest way to get around Chicago — without breaking a sweat. Pricing starts at $3.30 to unlock plus $0.20/minute.
How long can you use a Divvy bike for?
Riding a bike is great for the environment. Taking Divvy instead of a car for short trips helps improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions.
One trip up to 30 minutes
. Unlimited 3-hour rides for 24-hours.
How long can you keep a Divvy bike?
Unlimited 3-hour rides for
24-hours
. Unlimited 45-min rides.
Can I unlock two divvy bikes?
Select the number of bikes you want –
you can purchase passes for up to four bikes on a single credit card
. Insert and withdraw your credit card (you aren't being charged at this point – we're just checking that the card is valid with a $1 preauthorization hold)
How fast do electric Citi bikes go?
With speeds
up to 18 MPH
, these custom pedal-assist ebikes give you the power to tackle bridges, shave time off your commute, and experience more neighborhoods in less time.
Can you leave a Lyft bike anywhere?
The same way you would dock a classic bike. Lock to any public bike rack within the designated service area. At the end of your ride,
use the cable lock located on the rear wheel to lock your bike to a public bike rack anywhere in the service area
. (The service area is shown in the Lyft app on the map.)
What happens if someone steals your Divvy bike?
Please know that
bikes 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
. If the bike remains missing, our team will reach out with next steps.
How long does Divvy hold the $25?
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. The hold will be released within
7 business days
.
Why does Divvy charge $25?
A $25 dollar fee may be assessed for
improper parking
(such as locking to trees or blocking wheelchair ramps.)
How fast can Divvy ebikes go?
The e-bikes use a small electric motor to boost the rider's pedaling power, reaching speeds of
up to 18 miles per hour
, though you'll need to continuously pedal to keep moving—these are not fully motorized bikes.
Can you leave a Divvy bike anywhere?
They can also be parked pretty much anywhere
since they can be docked at both special and regular Divvy stations. They also come with a special lock and can be parked at other locations once the ride is finished for an additional $2 fee.
Is Divvy an electric bike?
You'll start seeing more every day over the next couple of months as we add over 2,000 of these new bikes to the
Divvy system
. These new ebikes are sure to get their time in the bike lane. Last year, our ebikes saw two to three times as many rides per bike as our classic pedal bikes across our Lyft bikeshare systems.
Can you lock a Divvy?
Do the electric ride
Our hybrid ebike allows you to dock at any Divvy station or
use the cable to lock to any e-station
. You can also lock to a public bike rack within the service area for an extra $2.
Can I use my Ventra card for Divvy bikes?
Riders can rent a Divvy bike with a 24-hour-pass for $9.95 or an annual pass for $99.
Allowing Ventra card holders to use their cards to rent a bike
could prompt more CTA riders to hop off the bus or train and onto a bike for the final leg of their trip.
How do Divvy bikes charge?
For $15, our Day Pass gives you an unlimited number of 3-hour rides over a 24-hour period. If you keep a bike out for longer than 3 hours at a time, you'll be charged
$0.15 for each additional 30 minutes on a classic bike and $0.20 on ebikes
.
What is Divvy for everyone?
The Divvy for Everyone (D4E) program
provides a one-time $5 Annual Membership to qualifying residents of Chicago and Evanston
. Membership includes unlimited 45-minute trips for one year.
What is a Divvy bike key?
Users who purchase an annual pass will receive a Divvy key by mail that can be used to check out a bike at any Divvy station
. Users who purchase a 24-hour pass will receive a key code. Enter the code at a Divvy kiosk in order to release a bike from the station.
How do you unlock the Divvy bike app?
To use the Divvy Bikes app to unlock a bike,
go to a Divvy station with bikes available, open the app, hit Unlock a Bike, and you'll get a code that's valid for five minutes
.
Can you pay for Divvy bikes with cash?
The program also incorporates a cash payment system for those individuals who do not have debit, credit card, or prepaid card required for a standard Divvy membership
.
Do Divvy bikes have lights?
Every Divvy bike has multiple reflectors and self-powered LED lights at the front and rear
. The bright lights make sure you're visible when riding in dark conditions. And they always stay on because they're powered by your pedaling.
Why does Divvy say please try a different bike?
Something is wrong with the dock
→ occasionally, the technology on the dock may fail; please try a different dock. You may have an open rental → you can't take out a new bike until you have ended your last ride.
How fast do city bikes go?
The battery lasts for about 30 miles and can send commuters zipping at top speeds of
18 miles per hour
. 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.
Are Ebikes legal in NY?
Electric bikes and scooters are now legal in New York, with some caveats
. Commonly called e-bikes and e-scooters, they were legalized in the 2021 executive budget.
Are e-bikes legal in NYC?
Law & Enforcement
Pedal-assist e-bikes (Class 1) are allowed in New York City
. As of November 23, 2020, all e-bikes (Class 1-3) are allowed in NYC.
