The NYC Department of Transportation and Lyft announced that 13 new electrified Citi Bike charging stations will be installed across Manhattan and Brooklyn this spring. These stations will allow e-bikes to charge while docked, eliminating the need for manual battery swaps. The expansion aims to meet a surging demand for electric biking, as ridership exceeded 29 million e-bike trips in 2024. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez emphasized that these charging stations will provide riders with better access to charged bikes, enhancing service reliability.
The demand for Citi Bike e-bikes has never been higher, and we are proud to deliver new infrastructure that meets the needs of riders, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said. Expanding our network of charging stations means riders will have better access to fully charged bikes, with fewer delays and faster service.
According to the DOT, electric grid-connected stations allow Citi Bike e-bikes to charge on-site while docked, rather than requiring batteries to be manually swapped out by staff in vehicles.
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