# Cardinal Bikeshare

> Official app for bike sharing in Raleigh, offering station maps, bike unlocking, and ride tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Wegoshare, Lda..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardinal-bikeshare/id1457846480 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wegoshare, Lda.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499381021)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.77/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 73 MB
- Languages: English, Estonian, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2019-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardinal-bikeshare/id1457846480/reviews.md

## What is Cardinal Bikeshare?

The official Cardinal Bikeshare App is your ultimate tool to bike around Raleigh. Use the App to check bike availability at each station as well as your profile and previous routes. You can even unlock a bike!

Simple to use with cutting-edge features, the official App is all you need to get the best out of Cardinal Bikeshare:

- Access a live map to find the closest station or take a peek at available bikes. You can also keep track of your favorite stations.

- Purchase your Pay Per Ride Pass, 2 Hour Pass, Monthly Pass or Annual Pass and checkout a bike all from the app.

- Don’t have your pass? No problem. Simply use the app to unlock the bike virtually.

- Start the timer and get an alert before you need to dock.

- Notice a flat tire or other issue? Report any concerns from the app.

- Keep track of your previous rides, total miles ridden, and more with the app.

Enjoy the ride!

## Key features

- Live station map
- Bike availability check
- Virtual bike unlocking
- Pass purchasing
- Ride timer alerts
- Ride history tracking
- Issue reporting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardinal-bikeshare/id1457846480/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very bad

*2024-05-26, version 4.26*

I’ve tried to use the bikes and the apps multiple times and every time we run into issues. The app is so glitchy. The bikes don’t work 9/10 times. And when they do work, they’re janky and very poor quality. Just recently took one and the electric bike part didn’t work so look out for that because that made a huge difference.

### 1/5 — The Worst

*2023-10-30, version 4.21*

Horrible app and service. The app constantly glitches, freezes, and crashes. The bikes are in terrible condition, and the app function to report an issue crashes after about 5 seconds of use, making it impossible to report any problems. I have an annual unlimited membership, so I unfortunately sometime rely on these bikes… occasionally the system will fail to register that I’ve returned my previous bike, and I’ll be locked out of undocking a new one, leaving me stranded.  Calling customer service is a hassle too. The app function to call directly adds zeros in front of the phone number, so that doesn’t work… the email customer service function in the app doesn’t work because it crashes.  

The company won’t send me a fob to use the bikes without my phone because their fob machine is broken. I also find it frustrating that unlimited membership holders are restricted to 1 bike, meaning I can’t rent bikes for friends on a per-per-use basis. Such a trash app and company.

### 1/5 — The worst

*2023-04-11, version 4.18*

They take your money and then they shutdown for maintenance in the spring when it’s the best bike weather

### 1/5 — Greedy and Cheap

*2022-11-26, version 4.17*

The reduction of a ride time from 45 to 30 minutes is a joke. This company is so cheap. You literally can’t ride from some of the distant stations to downtown in less than 30 minutes.

### 2/5 — Errors, couldn’t set it up

*2022-08-26, version 4.15*

Visiting Raleigh for a few days and was excited to explore by bike, but the app refused to work. Entered my personal info but the app kept returning an “Error, try again later.”

Disappointed.

### 1/5 — Money gouging

*2022-07-05, version 4.14*

Terrible app and terrible bikes. Not enough docking stations and if you don’t return the bikes within 30 minutes they charge you .18 cents per minute. Impossible to actually use these bikes to go anywhere other than just riding around in a circle in the parking lot. Would never use again.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother.

*2022-07-04, version 4.14*

Biggest money stealing waste of time.  Spent the first 15 minutes of our “bike ride” jumping through the hoops of signing up for the up.  After all that the bikes weren’t even charged so we didn’t get to ride after all!  So I’m out $6.44 but thinking maybe I’ll give it a whirl another day.  Then I wake up the next day to a $25 hold charge on my account.  The only bright spot in this process was being able to reach customer service rather easily and getting refunded all of the charges AND canceling my account.  Fingers crossed till it actually hits my bank account though.  Lesson learned.

### 1/5 — Save yourself a headache

*2022-07-04, version 4.14*

The app doesn’t auto fill and it it won’t even scan your credit card or allow you to use PayPal or Apple Pay. It should be stated clearly to check to make sure the bike is fully charged before you even begin the process. After entering the code on the bicycle it doesn’t tell you the reason why it’s not unlocking the bike but then we figured out it’s because the bike wasn’t charged. So we didn’t get to ride but we were still charged the two hour rental rate and the next day we had a $25 hold charge. Fortunately when we called customer service the representative was friendly and helpful and refunded our money without question however an experience we were really looking forward to turned out to be a tedious waste of time!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2022-06-11, version 4.12*

Rented a bike, the rental glitched and the electric motor didn’t work, couldn’t fix the rental in the app and no one answered the phone. Do not use

### 1/5 — App is garbage

*2022-06-05, version 4.12*

I don’t leave too many reviews, but this app is a nightmare to use. Not at all intuitive. Even the graphics aren’t laid out properly, making it impossible to read my options.

## Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Bikeshare

### What can I do with the Cardinal Bikeshare app?

The official app allows you to find nearby bike stations and check for available bikes. You can also purchase various passes, unlock a bike virtually, start a ride timer, and track your past journeys and mileage. Additionally, you can report any issues with the bikes or stations directly through the app.

### How do I unlock a bike using the app?

If you have a pass, you can use the app to unlock a bike virtually. Simply follow the in-app instructions to initiate the unlocking process, allowing you to start your ride without needing a physical key or card.

### What types of passes can I buy through the app?

The app offers several pass options to suit your needs, including Pay Per Ride, a 2 Hour Pass, a Monthly Pass, and an Annual Pass. You can purchase and manage these passes directly within the application.

### Can I track my previous rides?

Yes, the app keeps a record of your previous rides. You can review your ride history, see the total miles you've ridden, and access other relevant statistics to monitor your cycling activity.

### What if I notice a problem with a bike?

If you encounter any issues such as a flat tire or other mechanical problems, you can easily report these concerns directly through the app. This helps the service maintain its fleet and ensure a better experience for all users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.7 — 2025-08-28

Bug Fixes and improvements

### 5.6 — 2025-08-01

Bug Fixes and improvements

### 5.5 — 2025-07-24

Bug Fixes and improvements

### 5.4 — 2025-04-14

Bug Fixes and improvements

### 5.3 — 2025-01-21

Bug Fixes and improvements

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