# Bird — Ride Electric — Shared Electric Vehicles

> Shared electric vehicles for urban transportation and eco-friendly travel. (iPhone/iPad app by Blue Jay Transit Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-ride-electric/id1260842311 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blue Jay Transit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260842310)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,496,988 App Store ratings · 959 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 220 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-ride-electric/id1260842311/reviews.md

## What is Bird?

Bird is the convenient, eco-friendly way to get around your city. Sign up to get access to electric vehicles in over 350 cities worldwide.

HOW IT WORKS:
* Download the app
* Sign up
* Choose your payment method (PayPal, credit card, etc.)
* Select and unlock your vehicle
* Ride electric!

The fun way to get to your destination
Head to work, run a few errands, or just go for a weekend ride. With the Bird app, get from point A to B safely and with style.

ECO-FRIENDLY MOBILITY
Our mission is to make cities more livable by reducing car usage and lowering carbon emissions.
Every ride with Bird makes you a part of that mission.

DISCOVER SPECIAL FEATURES AND OFFERS

–Get free rides
Share your code with a friend and you both get a free ride.

—Travel together
Riding with friends? The "group rides" feature lets you sign up for multiple e-vehicles through just one phone.

—More rides for less money
From daily to monthly rates, Bird has Ride Pass pricing plans that make sense for every rider.

—Safety
Do your part to keep your community running smoothly. Wear a helmet, use bike lanes, and make sure to park neatly and keep sidewalks clear.

Download now and ride electric.

## Key features

- Access electric vehicles
- Eco-friendly urban travel
- Group rides
- Daily and monthly pricing plans
- Referral program for free rides

## Chart rankings

- #45 in Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

## What do users think of Bird?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun and fast
- 🚀 Convenient way to get around
- 👍 Smooth and consistent brakes
- 👍 Enjoyable riding experience

**Cons**

- 💰 Overpriced
- 🐛 Unreliable scooters (malfunctioning brakes, throttle, connectivity)
- 🔍 Hard to find available scooters
- 🔍 Scooters not where the app shows them
- 🔒 Security issues (credit card fraud)
- 🔋 Scooters run out of battery quickly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App glitches and freezes
- Issues with locking/unlocking scooters
- Incorrect distance/time/cost calculations

**Most requested features**

- Allow reporting of improperly parked scooters
- Improve customer support and response times
- Add ability to use foreign driver's licenses
- Provide better pricing transparency
- Implement a PIN or other security measures

## Recent user reviews (10 of 959)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bird-ride-electric/id1260842311/reviews.md

### 1/5 — In LA/Venice

*2026-08-24, version 4.411.0*

Uber is way cheaper

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2026-08-24, version 4.411.0*

Brakes are horrible no room on the roads its not even the unsafe roads its the horrible injuries

### 5/5 — Great ride!

*2026-08-22, version 4.411.0*

I’ve been having major problems with my ride.  My first try tonight did NOT work.  Please refund it.  But this ride was excellent!   
Thank you!

### 1/5 — ABSOLUTELY SCAM

*2026-08-19, version 4.411.0*

This app took my money before revealing that I could not even use the service. I registered while traveling in Spain with a Chinese passport. Bird never asked for identity verification, never warned me that my passport might not be supported, and instead immediately encouraged me to add money, making it look like I was ready to ride.
Only AFTER I paid and scanned a scooter did the app suddenly request identity verification. When I selected China as my nationality and tried to use my Chinese passport, the process became completely stuck with no option to continue.
This is absolutely outrageous. If Chinese passport holders cannot complete verification, Bird must disclose that BEFORE accepting payment—not after taking users’ money. The whole experience feels like an absolute scam: take the money first, then reveal that the customer cannot use the service.
Terrible app, misleading payment process, and completely unacceptable treatment of international travelers. Fix the verification system and refund every affected customer. ZERO STARS if I could.

### 2/5 — Bad

*2026-08-17, version 4.410.0*

Scammy

### 5/5 — So fun!

*2026-08-15, version 4.410.0*

Easy to use, and SUPER fun!

### 4/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-14, version 4.410.0*

It was all good till it started slowing down in the middle of the road. Will take again though.

### 5/5 — Flynt

*2026-08-14, version 4.410.0*

They are an amazing way of transportation!! I love the bird bikes they are super fast

### 1/5 — New released version

*2026-08-12, version 4.410.0*

New version of apps does not have “My Bird” so can’t find my A Frame bike anymore. How do I reset the message that say that I need a service for my bike?

### 1/5 — It keeps over charging me and won’t send my money back

*2026-08-11, version 4.410.0*

The app help, support, contacts are useless. When they over charge you, there’s no way to contact them. This isn’t the first time that it has happened to me, I’m so tired of it. I don’t write review but this is the worst service.

## Frequently asked questions about Bird

### What is this app?

This app provides access to shared electric vehicles like scooters for convenient and eco-friendly urban transportation. You can use it to get around your city for work, errands, or leisure rides.

### How do I use the electric vehicles?

After downloading the app and signing up, you can choose your payment method, select a vehicle, and then unlock it to start your ride. The app guides you through the process of finding and using the vehicles.

### What are the costs associated with using this service?

The app offers various pricing plans, including daily and monthly rates, to make rides more affordable. There are also opportunities to get free rides through a referral program.

### Is this app available in my city?

The service is available in over 350 cities worldwide, making it a widely accessible option for urban transportation in many locations.

### Can I ride with friends?

Yes, the app features a 'group rides' option that allows you to sign up for multiple e-vehicles through a single phone, making it easy to travel together with friends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.412.0 — 2026-08-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.411.0 — 2026-08-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.410.0 — 2026-08-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.409.0 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 4.408.0 — 2026-07-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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