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Citi Bike Prices Under Fire | New York City News
New York’s electric Citi Bikes are costing riders a small fortune—$12.15 for 45 minutes plus a $239 annual membership—and advocates are demanding a price cap at just $3 per ride to align with the mayor’s affordability goals and boost car-free commuting. Unlike cities like D.C. or Boston, Citi Bike (owned by Lyft) gets no public funding, letting Lyft raise prices while New Yorkers pay more than other major metros. With the current contract ending in 2029, city officials say they’ll push for lower rates during renegotiations and are already working to make bike share more accessible—including…
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