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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 14, 2017
  • October 12, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This app provides access to a large bike-sharing system across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Users can purchase rides, unlock bikes, and find nearby stations with available bikes and docks. It also integrates public transit schedules for seamless travel planning.

✓Purchase rides and memberships
✓Unlock bikes directly from the app
✓View station locations and bike availability
✓Get walking directions to stations
✓See public transit schedules
✓Ideal for one-way trips
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What's New in Capital Bikeshare

2026.39.3

October 12, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

Charged 25 hours for a ride I didn’t take.

I had a Capital Bikeshare bike that I rode for 5 minutes, but the app did not register the docking and ride remained active in the system. I contacted support expecting the issue to be resolved, but was told they could not end the ride manually and that I have to wait 25 hours for the system to end it automatically. I would also charged for the 25 hour ride. I was told wait to be contacted and be issued a refund for the overcharge in 5-7 business days. Overcharging or
penalizing me for an app failure should not amount to 25 hours of bike use when I actually used the bike for only 5 minutes. That misrepresents the service provided and the amount I owed.
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Works for me

Generally a pretty good app. A few things have been frustrating like trying to find the instructions on how to park a bike outside of a dock. Couldn’t find that for the life of me. Still don’t know. Also there was really no way to communicate an issue outside of the phone number.

Get rid of manual bikes

Nobody want to use those slow and useless manual bikes. Stop taking up dock space for the e-bikes.

DO NOT USE

This is the worst one in the world. There is no way to unlock the bikes. There’s no information how to unlock the bike bikes. The bikes are stuck. They do not help you. This is ran by the government that means they don’t care about your service. they don’t care about whether it’s a good or not do not use this.
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Good

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Bikes not unlocking properly

Bug

Incorrect dock availability info

Bug

Charges for rides that didn't happen

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Extend ride time limit

Feature

Improve bike and dock distribution

Feature

Add voice navigation

Feature

Better integration with public transit

Feature

FAQ

What is Capital Bikeshare?

Capital Bikeshare is a bike-sharing system operating in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. It offers a fleet of durable bikes available 24/7 at numerous stations. The system is designed for convenient one-way trips, allowing users to pick up a bike from one station and return it to any other in the network.

How do I use the Capital Bikeshare app?

The app allows you to purchase various ride options, including single rides, access passes, and memberships. Once you have a plan, you can use the app to unlock a bike directly from a station and begin your ride immediately. It also helps you locate stations with available bikes and docks.

What are the costs associated with Capital Bikeshare?

The app allows users to purchase different plans, such as Single Rides, Access Passes, and Memberships. Importantly, all trips under 30 minutes are free after signing up, making short journeys very economical. Specific pricing for longer rides or passes can be found within the app.

What public transit information is available in the app?

The app integrates upcoming departure times for various public transit services. This includes WMATA Metrorail and Metrobus, DC Circulator buses, Fairfax Connector, Montgomery RideOn, Alexandria DASH, Prince George’s County TheBus, Arlington Regional Transit buses, VRE trains, and the Silver Line Express.

Where is Capital Bikeshare available?

Capital Bikeshare operates across a wide area, including Washington D.C., and parts of Virginia and Maryland. Specific locations mentioned include Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons, Reston, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase, with thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations.