Since launching in 2013, Citi Bike has rapidly evolved into North America’s largest bikeshare system, with over 35,000 bicycles and 2,300 docking stations. The system, operated by Lyft Urban Solutions, registered more than 46 million rides last year — 70% of which were made on ebikes, despite ebikes making up 46% of the fleet.

The surging popularity of ebikes is remarkable. According to the 2024 Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report by NABSA, 66% of all shared micromobility trips in North America were taken using electric vehicles (bikes or scooters). This trend is even more pronounced in New York City: 75% of Citi Bike riders opt to go electric when at a station with both ebikes and pedal bikes.

Meeting this demand has required infrastructure innovation. To improve rider experience and reduce the need for manual battery swaps, more Citi Bike stations are being directly connected to the electrical grid. These stations allow bikes to charge when docked, significantly improving ebike availability, operational efficiency, and the sustainability of the system.

Watch our video to experience a day in the life of Citi Bike operations — and see how Lyft Urban Solutions is preparing New York for a more electric future.