Statement from Transportation Alternatives on Citi Bike Rate Hikes

More than twice as many New Yorkers ride a Citi Bike every year as the Staten Island Ferry.

Citi Bike is already the most expensive bike share program in the United States. 

NEW YORK — This morning, Citi Bike announced new rate hikes for the upcoming year.

Statement from Ben Furnas, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives: 

“Citi Bike moves New York City. Millions of people ride a Citi Bike every year, and tens to hundreds thousands rely on it to travel every day, but rates have skyrocketed over the past few years — making it out of reach for too many.

“Biking should be an easy, safe, and affordable option for everyone — and demand shows New Yorkers want more bike share — but too many New Yorkers can’t afford to move around their own city. Increasing costs are unsustainable for everyday New Yorkers. As rates are raised yet again, it’s time to finally publicly fund this program and bring it in line with major bike share systems around the world. New Yorkers deserve a reliable, expansive, and affordable bike share system so that New Yorkers from all walks of life have access to this critical transportation option, no matter where they live or how much money they make.”

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