# Blue Bikes Nola — New Orleans bike sharing

> Official pedal-assist e-bike sharing app for New Orleans. (iPhone/iPad app by Dropbike.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-bikes-nola/id1543280534 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dropbike](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231998440)
- Category: Travel, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,857 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-bikes-nola/id1543280534/reviews.md

## What is Blue Bikes Nola?

The official app for Blue Bikes, New Orleans' bike share system.

Blue Bikes consists of a fleet of specially designed, sturdy, and durable pedal-assist e-bikes.

Bikeshare is a greener, healthier way to get around. Whether you’re heading to work, meeting friends for dinner, or just exploring the city, Blue Bikes offer a convenient, fun, and healthy way to experience the city you love. 

The Blue Bikes Nola App gives you access to bicycles in your area — unlock and pay directly from the app and get going.

The Blue Bikes Nola App also shows a map of neighborhoods in our service area. These neighborhoods include the French Quarter, Tremé, Central Business District (CBD), the Lower Garden District, Central City, the Marigny, Bywater, Mid-City, and Bayou St. John.

Blue Bikes are sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and serve as a seamless extension of the existing public transit infrastructure here in New Orleans. 

Stay rolling!

## Key features

- Rent pedal-assist e-bikes
- Unlock bikes via app
- Pay directly from app
- View service area map
- Explore New Orleans neighborhoods

## What do users think of Blue Bikes Nola?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient transportation
- 💡 Innovative bike-sharing concept

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable app and bike functionality
- 💰 Overcharging and unclear pricing
- 🚲 Poorly maintained bikes
- 🤖 Glitchy and unresponsive customer service

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Bikes not unlocking or locking properly
- Inaccurate bike availability information

**Most requested features**

- Improve app stability and user experience
- Provide better customer support channels
- Enhance bike maintenance and reliability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-bikes-nola/id1543280534/reviews.md

### 2/5 — End-of-ride photo doesn’t work on iPad.

*2026-06-28*

I travel with a cellular-enabled iPad, not an iPhone. The app downloaded, installed, and opened fine. It let me buy a monthly subscription and unlock a bike. But at the end of the ride Blue Bikes requires a photo, and each time I tried the app would kick me out. (Yes, I’d given it access to the camera.) So after each ride I’d have to contact support to have them end the ride. That usually worked, although sometimes they were slow about it. If the app doesn’t work with iPads they should say so up-front, and not let us purchase subscriptions that way.

### 4/5 — Fair pricing and fun. No charging alert/ran out of battery suddenly— good thing I’m fit…

*2026-06-03, version 1.0.609*

What I said:))

### 1/5 — Single worst user experience I’ve had with and app

*2026-05-02, version 1.0.606*

On a scale of A to F, this was a Z

### 3/5 — Pretty expensive

*2026-04-22, version 1.0.603*

Pretty expensive

### 5/5 — So convenient

*2026-04-12, version 1.0.599*

First time NOLA and it was made extra amazing being able to hop on a blue bike and see more of the neighborhoods on a bike!

### 1/5 — GARBAGE

*2026-04-11, version 1.0.599*

GARBAGE GARBAGE GARBAGE KEEPS SAYING MY CARD IS EXPIRED WHICH IS WEIRD BC ITS 2026 and 2029 hasn’t happened yet

### 1/5 — Worst bikeshare app in all cities I’ve been to

*2026-04-08, version 1.0.599*

Worst bikeshare App I used ever in all coties. No navigation function. I ended up outside service zone but I didn’t know because there is no way for app to navigate

### 5/5 — First Trip

*2026-03-28, version 1.0.592*

What an awesome experience will definitely be doing it with my wife and daughter tomorrow!

### 1/5 — Review

*2026-03-22, version 1.0.586*

Had gotten way too pricey!

### 1/5 — No confirmation text

*2026-03-15, version 1.0.584*

No confirmation text

## Frequently asked questions about Blue Bikes Nola

### What is Blue Bikes Nola?

Blue Bikes Nola is the official mobile application for New Orleans' bike share system. It provides access to a fleet of pedal-assist e-bikes, allowing users to rent and ride them for transportation around the city.

### How do I rent a bike with the app?

The Blue Bikes Nola app allows you to unlock and pay for bicycles directly within the application. Once you have the app, you can find available bikes in your area and initiate a rental.

### What areas does Blue Bikes Nola cover?

The app displays a map of neighborhoods within the service area, which includes popular locations such as the French Quarter, Central Business District (CBD), Marigny, Bywater, and Mid-City, among others.

### Is there a cost to use the Blue Bikes Nola app?

The Blue Bikes Nola app itself is free to download and use for accessing the bike share system. Rental fees for the e-bikes would apply based on usage, which are paid for directly through the app.

### What kind of bikes does Blue Bikes Nola offer?

Blue Bikes Nola offers a fleet of specially designed, sturdy, and durable pedal-assist e-bikes. These bikes provide an easier and more enjoyable riding experience for navigating the city.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.17 — 2026-08-24

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.15 — 2026-08-17

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.14 — 2026-08-10

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.13 — 2026-08-04

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.10 — 2026-07-27

Bug fixes and improvements.

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