Capital Bikeshare

Capital Bikeshare

by Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC

631 ratings
157 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 14, 2017
  • July 6, 2026

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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

2026.25.3

July 6, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

Unable to Remove Payment Method

It’s impossible to remove a credit card or payment method from the account! Why does this company need to keep my card information if I’m not even using the service anymore? The fact that I can’t delete it from my account is very concerning. Do not recommend.

Don’t use this

I was trying to use this to get around DC, and it became an absolute nightmare as the kiosk didn’t work properly, and I ended up getting charged multiple times for rides that were supposed to be an all day pass.
The customer service sucks, and I wish I would have just gone with Lime which I know is more reliable.
Never again.
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Poorly maintained

Bikes are poorly maintained. We rented three bikes and one stopped working. We had to call customer service and leave the bike. The other two had rusted chains.

Totally useless for traveling to busy areas

If you want to go to a busy area all of the parking spots will be taken, use lime or something instead

Owned by lyft

They steal your money

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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

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.