Afternoon Briefing: Big Discount on Divvy Membership Coming

Afternoon Briefing: Big discount on Divvy membership coming

Good afternoon, Chicago. The cost of an annual Divvy membership will plunge lower than it has in years for new users of Chicago’s bike-share program, the city announced today. The deep discount comes after years of steadily creeping membership costs. When the Divvy program first launched in Chicago in 2013, a membership cost $75. But the price of a membership reached $119 in 2022 and $130.90 by 2023. The $99 price announced this week brings the …

Chicago announces Divvy membership cuts and station expansions amid peak riding season

Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), and Lyft have announced a series of improvements to the Divvy bike and scooter share system. These changes include a reduction in annual membership costs for new and returning members, capped ebike fees, new stations to increase bike availability during rush hour, and the removal of unlock fees in key equity-focused zones. The enhancements will be implemented on July 7.“By i…

City of Chicago and Lyft Launch Major Divvy Membership Improvements and New Stations During Peak Riding Season