# Capital Bikeshare

> Bike share system for DC, Virginia, and Maryland with transit integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capital-bikeshare/id1233403073 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lyft Bikes and Scooters, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233398898)
- Category: Travel, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 895 App Store ratings · 158 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 242 MB
- Languages: European Spanish, American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2017-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capital-bikeshare/id1233403073/reviews.md

## What is Capital Bikeshare?

Capital Bikeshare is DC, Virginia, and Maryland’s bike share system, and the first large scale bikeshare in the nation. Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) has thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations across Washington DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons, Reston, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Bethesda and Chevy Chase. Best of all, it’s available 24/7.

CaBi consists of a fleet of specially designed, sturdy and durable bikes that are locked into a network of docking stations throughout the city. The bikes can be unlocked from one station and returned to any other station in the system, making them ideal for one-way trips. People use bike share to commute to work, meet friends for dinner, or simply cruise around and see new sights. After signing up, all trips under 30 minutes are free.

The CaBi App lets you purchase rides, unlock a bike, and ride right away. You can also view all station locations, see available bikes and docks, and get walking directions to them to start your ride.

The Capital Bikeshare app also shows upcoming public transit departures, including WMATA Metrorail, Metrobus, and shuttle lines, DC Circulator buses, Fairfax Connector buses, Montgomery RideOn buses, Alexandria DASH buses, Prince George’s County TheBus buses, Arlington Regional Transit buses, VRE trains, and the Silver Line Express. 

Within the app, you can purchase the following:
Single Ride
Access Pass
Membership

Happy riding!

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of Capital Bikeshare?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚲 Convenient way to get around
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 📍 Helpful navigation and station info

**Cons**

- 🚲 Bike and dock availability issues
- 🔍 Unclear pricing and fees
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 🐛 Buggy app and technical problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Bikes not unlocking properly
- Incorrect dock availability info
- Charges for rides that didn't happen

**Most requested features**

- Extend ride time limit
- Improve bike and dock distribution
- Add voice navigation
- Better integration with public transit

## Recent user reviews (10 of 158)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capital-bikeshare/id1233403073/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Highly recommend for all DC visitors

*2026-07-26*

I love Capital Bikeshare. Second time in DC and so happy to use the ride with a friend feature with my wife. Truly the best way to explore the city.

### 1/5 — Unable to Remove Payment Method

*2026-04-30, version 2026.15.3*

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.

### 1/5 — Don’t use this

*2026-04-10, version 2026.12.3*

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.

### 2/5 — Poorly maintained

*2026-04-10, version 2026.12.3*

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.

### 2/5 — Totally useless for traveling to busy areas

*2026-04-04, version 2026.11.3*

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

### 1/5 — Owned by lyft

*2026-01-25, version 2026.1.3*

They steal your money

### 5/5 — Parking is extortion

*2026-01-06, version 2025.51.3*

Charging people to park bikes when bike stations are full is absolutely insane — provide enough parking to meet demand or make parking free.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2025-12-18, version 2025.48.3*

Bikes are bad quality, terminals don’t work and app unresponsive!

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2025-12-16, version 2025.48.3*

The worst ride share

### 3/5 — What happened to Bike Angels?

*2025-12-07, version 2025.46.3*

I don’t see the Bike Angels tab anywhere anymore and I know I had a lot of points. Is the program gone?

## Frequently asked questions about Capital Bikeshare

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.32.3 — 2026-08-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2026.31.3 — 2026-08-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2026.30.3 — 2026-08-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2026.29.3 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2026.28.3 — 2026-07-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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