Baltimore Bike Share
bicycle-sharing system in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore Bike Share (also referred to as Bmore Bikeshare) was a bicycle-sharing system that served the city of Baltimore, Maryland. The system had more than 50 stations, all owned by the Baltimore City government, and operated in a public–private partnership with Bewegen Technologies and Corps Logistics. Launched in 2016, Baltimore Bike Share had the largest electrical-assisted cycling (Pedelec) fleet in North America.
On August 15, 2018, the Baltimore Bike Share system was cancelled at a cost of $3.2 million and shut down immediately due to on-going problems with the system. Replacing the Baltimore Bike Share are dockless scooters and bicycles from startup companies Bird and Lime.
Pricing
Baltimore Bike Share offered four pricing options: Founding Member ($100.00/year), Monthly Pass ($15.00/month), Go Pass ($2.00/trip), and Single-Trip. The first 45 minutes of each ride are included for Go Trip and Single-Trip Passholders. Rides that are longer than 45 minutes are subject to extended use charges ($2 per 30 minutes).
Stations
The network included 50 stations in Baltimore City: 22 fixed stations and 28 planned or temporary stations. Many of these stations were located along bicycle boulevards around the city.
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