Citi Bike is piloting cellphone mounts on about 10 percent of its e-bikes, allowing riders to navigate without holding their phones. This feature addresses a significant customer request and aims to improve safety by keeping both hands on the handlebars. Lyft, the parent company, is evaluating the pilot for potential expansion, emphasizing the importance of rider safety. The initiative reflects a response to concerns about distracted riding and aims to enhance the overall biking experience for users.
"Citi Bike is finally adding cellphone mounts so that customers don't have to hold their phones while navigating their trip or searching for a dock. The phone holder will allow riders to keep two hands on the handlebars at all times, addressing one of the most-requested features."
"For now, phone holders are just a pilot feature on about 10 percent of the company's e-bikes, but Lyft assured us that it is evaluating the pilot in hopes of an expansion of what it told White is a 'genuine safety improvement.'"
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