Ebikes Now Available To Use In Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Residents now have yet another way to navigate the city. Effective Wednesday, Capital Bikeshare rolled out its fleet of ebikes with pedal-assist technology. In partnership with Lyft and the DDOT, Washington, D.C., now is the only city to offer all of Lyft's transportation modes: bikeshare, scooters, rideshare, shared rides and transit.

The ebikes can be unlocked using a scannable, contactless QR code in the Lyft and Capital Bikeshare apps, and by using a member key. By boosting riders’ own pedal power, ebikes help riders make longer essential trips with ease. Ebikes can be parked at Capital Bikeshare docking stations for free, and also at public bike racks using a built-in cable lock for an additional out-of-station fee.

Ebike pricing is below:

• Annual membership: $85 per year for unlimited, 30-minute rides on classic bikes. Members who choose to upgrade to an ebike will pay $1 to unlock.
• Capital Bikeshare for All: Members of Capital Bikeshare’s program for lower-income Metro DC residents pay $5 a year for unlimited, 60-minute rides on classic bikes. These members will not pay any additional ebike fees during 2020.
• Casual passes: $2 per ride for any single 30-minute trip on a classic bike or $8 for a Day Pass inclusive of unlimited 30-minute trips on a classic bike. If these riders choose to upgrade to an ebike, they will pay $1 to unlock.
• Parking: There is no parking fee for ebikes locked and parked at Capital Bikeshare docking stations. However, if an ebike is parked at a public bike rack, $1 will be charged. Bikes should only be parked at Capital Bikeshare stations or public bike racks. Fines may be assessed for improper parking, such as parking at trees or accessibility ramps.

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Capital Bikeshare disinfects all high-contact surfaces on bikes each time they arrive in their depot. Staff wear gloves and face coverings when handling bikes in the depot and at valet stations, and high-contact surfaces on vans used to transport vehicles are also disinfected at the start of each shift.