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Citi Bike Hikes Fees Amid Rising Costs and Subway Fare Increase
12/31/2025
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Story summary
- Citi Bike will raise annual membership fees by 41% to $239, beginning January 28, 2026.
- Casual cyclists face a 240% increase for a 30-minute e-ride, now over $17.
- Citi Bike cites rising operational expenses and tariffs as the reason.
- Public transit advocates criticize the hikes and Transportation Alternatives Director Ben Furnas says biking should be accessible for all.
- The increase coincides with a subway fare hike effective January 4.
