Riding a Citi Bike is about to get a little more expensive…again. For the fifth year in a row, Citi Bike riders will see a price increase, with new fees rolling out starting this January.
According to Citi Bike, the hikes are tied to the system’s rapid growth and rising operational costs, including the impact of tariffs. In a statement, the company explained:
In recent years, we have tripled the Citi Bike service area and fleet size, making it one of the largest bikeshare programs in the world, all without any taxpayer dollars. To ensure the Citi Bike system remains reliable, widely available, and ready for you whenever you need it, we are updating our 2026 prices. This adjustment is necessary to manage increased operational expenses, including the impact of rising tariffs.
As Citi Bike continues expanding across the city, riders can expect:
- 250 new stations across the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn
- Classic bike, ebike, and station equipment upgrades
- New charging stations to support the growing ebike fleet
🚲 Citi Bike 2026 Price Increases
Some price changes will take effect on January 5, 2026, while others won’t kick in until January 28, 2026. Here’s what New Yorkers should know:
Annual membership
- Annual Membership: increases to $239/year (effective Jan 28, 2026)
- Ebike fees: increase to $0.27/minute (effective Jan 5, 2026)
- Classic bike overage fees: increase to $0.27 /minute (effective Jan 5, 2026)
- Fee cap: increases to $5.40 for 45-minutes-or-less ebike rides that enter or exit Manhattan
Reduced fare bike share members
- Monthly Membership: no change ($5/month)
- Ebike fees: increase to $0.14/minute
- Classic bike overage fees: increase to $0.27/minute
Non-Members (Single Ride & Day Pass)
- Ebike fees: increase to $0.41/minute
- Classic bike overage fees: increase to $0.41/minute
Citi Bike says several core perks are staying the same, including zero unlock fees, unlimited classic bike rides, and discounted ebike rates for members. Annual members will also continue to receive free ebike minutes and guest passes.
In short, the announcement means: more bikes, more stations, and yes, more money. But unfortunately that’s just another year of NYC commuting–just wait until subway fares increase in January, too!
Learn more about Citi Bike’s new pricing structure on their website.