How it Works
Nice Ride is a non-profit organization, and anyone can become a subscriber. Simply take a bike when you need one, and return it to any station in the system when you arrive at your destination. It's quick, easy and affordable.
How much does it cost?
The cost to use the Nice Ride system is a combination of your subscription price, plus trip fees.
You pay: Subscription Price + Trip Fees |
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Subscriptions |
Trip Fees |
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| 24 hr * | $5.00 | + |
0-30 min | No fee | ||
| 30 day | $30.00 | 31-60 min | $1.50 | |||
| 1 yr | $60.00 | 61-90 min | +$3.00 | |||
| Student | $50.00 | Each additional half hour | +$6.00 | |||
Subscriptions and fees are subject to 7.775% sales tax.
- A trip starts when you take a bike and ends when you return it to any station.
- No trip fee for the first 30 minutes of every trip. Trips lasting more than 30 minutes will incur trip fees.
- To avoid trip fees, simply return your bike to a station within 30 minutes, and check out another one.
- Take as many trips as you want during your subscription.
- * 24 hr subscriptions require a $50 deposit, for more information see the Subscriptions page.
Using Nice Ride
There are two ways to access the Nice Ride system. Use a credit card at the pay station located at each Nice Ride station, or save time and money by purchasing a 1 year or 30 day subscription. Credit card users will be issued an unlocking code, 1 year and 30 day subscribers will receive a Nice Ride key. Simply enter the unlock code or insert your key in the locking dock of an available bike. When the green light turns on, pull the handlebars firmly toward you to release the bike.
You can return your bike to any station in the system. Choose an empty space and push your bike firmly into the dock. When the bike is properly locked, the green light on the dock will turn on. Make sure the green light turns on. A bike that is not properly returned remains your responsibility. If you have trouble locking your bike, try another dock, or call customer service at 1-877-551-6423
No space available to return your bike?
Go to the pay station and insert your credit card, or enter the number on the back of your key to get another 15 free minutes to get to another station. At the pay station, you can check the status of nearby stations to find an available bike dock.
What to do if your bike needs repair
Just lock your bike at a station and notify us by pushing the red button on the dock. In case of difficulty contact customer service at 1-877-551-6423. Never abandon a defective bike. It remains your responsibility until it is properly returned.
The Nice Ride season
Nice Ride bicycles are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from April to November. All Nice Ride stations will be removed from the streets during the snowy winter months.
From the FAQ
How do I return a bike?
Push the front wheel of the bike firmly into the bike dock until the green light on the dock comes on. The green light indicates that the bike is locked and properly returned. If the red light on the bike dock stays on, remove the bike and try another empty bike dock. The bike remains your responsibility until it is properly returned.
Bike fitting:
Nice Ride bikes are designed for one job, short trips in the city by people wearing regular clothes and carrying ordinary stuff. All Nice Ride bikes are the same size, the only thing you may have to adjust is the seat, and it's easy!
