Salem Residents Can Ride Free On Bluebikes This Halloween Season

SALEM, MA — Salem residents looking to get around the city during the busy Halloween season are encouraged to do for free as part of the city Bluebikes program.

Salem residents can claim a free, one-month membership that includes unlimited 45-minute rides for 30 days. The membership is good for 30 days from activation.

"Bluebikes gives Salem residents another way to get around our community and is an especially important service during October, traffic is heaviest and parking demand is at its highest," Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll said. "To help lessen the impact of October traffic on your commute around Salem, I encourage residents to take advantage of this free month of Bluebikes membership."

Riders will be charged $2.50 per additional 30 minutes after 45 minutes in any one session. Passes are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The city recently nearly doubled its number of Bluebikes stations from eight to 15, including a new station at Salem State University.

To claim a free 30-day pass, Salem residents should email Transportation Planner Brendan Linard at blinard@salem.com with your name and address for verification. Allow up to 24 hours during regular business hours for a response.

Residents will receive a code to claim the offer when signing up here or the Bluebikes mobile app.

A valid credit or debit card is required and the program is limited to riders age 16 and up.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)