Divvy is the bicycle sharing system in the Chicago metropolitan area, currently serving the cities of Chicago and Evanston. The system is owned by
the Chicago Department of Transportation
and has been operated by Lyft since 2019.
Does Chicago own Divvy?
About the Owner
Divvy is a program of the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)
, which owns the city's bikes, stations and vehicles.
Are Divvy and Lyft the same?
Lyft is the operator of the Divvy system in Chicago
. Which means Divvy bicycles are now available on the Lyft app, starting at just $3.30 per ride. Whether you're going that first mile or that last mile, bikes are a fun, affordable way to get around town.
Does Lyft own Divvy?
Read the full lawsuit.
Once Motivate, the
Lyft-owned company that operates Divvy
, completes the roll out, the expanded system would have a total of approximately 16,500 bikes and 800 stations staffed by 200 more employees.
What happens if you don't return Divvy bike?
Divvy customers are responsible for the bikes while they are in their possession. The user agreement states that in cases where a Divvy bike is not returned within 24 hours,
Divvy can charge the customer's credit or debit card up to $1,200
.
What are the white Divvy bikes?
Unlike the black Divvy e-bikes, the new white model is
equipped with a single-gear transmission
(Lyft says that it's “tuned perfectly for all speeds and grades of road”), so you won't have to worry about shifting gears during your ride.
What kind of bike are Divvy bikes?
Divvy bicycles are
utility bicycles with a unisex step-through frame that provides a lower center of gravity and ease of access to a wide range of heights
. All bikes are painted “Chicago blue”, with the exception of one “unicorn bike”: a bright red bike, dubbed #Divvyred.
What kind of bikes are the Lyft bikes?
In fact, our ebikes saw two to three times as many rides per bike as our
classic pedal bikes
across our systems last year. There's no signs of the bike boom slowing down…and neither are we. Enter our next generation ebike.
Do Divvy bikes have gears?
If you're a beginner like me, it's easy to forget about shifting gears.
Divvy bikes have three
, and to shift between them, you just turn the the textured part of the right handlebar toward you or away from you. An extra note from Elliot: Shift into a lower gear to go uphill and a higher gear to go down.
Can I leave a Divvy bike anywhere?
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.
How fast do Divvy bikes go?
“E-bikes are new to the Divvy system and for most riders this will be the first time they've ridden with an electric boost,” said spokesperson Kyle Whitehead. “Introducing the bikes at
15mph
, in line with the speed of a pedal bike, makes sense.”
Can I get two Divvy bikes at once?
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 much do Divvy bikes weigh?
Divvy E-Bike Facts
The e-bike weighs
70 pounds
with the battery in comparison to the classic pedal bike at 49 pounds. [Editor's note: The Divvy app will tell you how many miles of charge your bike has once you've checked it out.
Is Divvy a good idea?
Or
if you just like the idea of homeownership over renting, and want to get in on it without delay, Divvy could again be a good option
. Conversely, there are lots of zero down and low-down payment mortgage options available these days that don't require much more than 2% down.
Do Divvy bikes have baskets?
Secure Front Basket
The metal rack at the front of the bike fits a wide range of bags. Secure your belongings in place with the elastic cord attached to the rack.
Are Divvy bikes tracked?
Divvy doesn't utilize GPS technology to track the bikes down
and release the last rider from the costs.
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.
Can you lock Divvy bikes?
Ebike parking is free at Divvy stations and e-stations. You may also lock to a public bike rack, signpost, light pole, or retired parking meter within the service area for $2 or for free depending on which zone you are parking inside the Divvy network.
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.
Do electric Divvy bikes cost more?
Ebikes will be priced the same as classic pedal bikes across 68 percent of the Divvy service area
(noted as Zone 2 in new Divvy service area maps), where there is greater distance between stations and riders will more often need to choose an ebike for their trip.
What is a Divvy e bike?
With speeds up to 20 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. Just start pedaling and the power kicks in. Download the app to get started.
When was Divvy founded?
The company was founded in
2016
and is based in Lehi, Utah.
How does Divvy pay make money?
Divvy makes money
from your monthly rent payments and from the home's appreciation over time
. That's it. What's unique about Divvy is that we care about your long-term success: You get to save for a future down payment.
How do you lock a Divvy?
- Select Transactions from the left menu.
- Click on the transaction you'd like to edit.
- In the Transaction Details window, click on the three dots in the top right. Click Lock custom fields.
- Click Lock custom fields.
Can you leave Lyft bikes 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 is Lift pink?
Lyft Pink is
our new membership program that offers an elevated Lyft experience with preferred pricing to enable riders to unlock all their city has to offer
. Lyft Pink is for riders who take 2-3 rides per week (or more!) and who are looking to make the most of their time and money.
Is Lyft Pink worth?
By far,
the biggest benefit associated with Lyft Pink is a 15% discount on all of your rides
. For some rides, that discount is applied automatically and for others, such as business rides, you have to complete the ride and then rate the driver before the discount is applied.
