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Citi Bike Raises Prices for Fifth Straight Year, With New Fees Starting Jan. 5

Lyft cites rising tariffs as the reason for the increase.

Overview

  • Per‑minute charges rise on Jan. 5 to 27 cents for members in NYC and 23 cents in New Jersey, with non‑members paying 41 cents in NYC and 35 cents in New Jersey.
  • Annual memberships increase to $239 on Jan. 28, a roughly 9% hike, with Citi Bike for Business memberships priced at $191.
  • A $5.40 cap takes effect for up to 45‑minute e‑bike trips that enter or exit Manhattan for annual members.
  • Reduced‑fare memberships remain $5 per month, while e‑bike fees increase to 14 cents per minute and classic overage fees to 27 cents.
  • Lyft says the changes support network growth and operations as Citi Bike adds 250 stations in the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, while advocates renew calls for public funding and warn about affordability; member unlock fees remain waived and non‑members pay $4.99.