Raleigh Launches Dockless Bikeshare Pilot to Expand Shared Micromobility Options

This summer, Raleigh will begin piloting a new dockless bikeshare model designed to increase flexibility, improve access, and better meet the evolving needs of residents and visitors. The pilot will run through April 2026 and is part of a broader effort to modernize the City's shared micromobility system.

The pilot will launch with 215 electric-assist bikes from the City's existing micromobility vendors, Spin and Lime, with no operating cost to the City. These newer, more advanced bikes can be parked in designated micromobility corrals-similar to those already in use for scooters-and will be available citywide, including in areas not currently served by the docked bikeshare system.

"This is an opportunity to build on the success of the micromobility program, expand access and flexibility to the bikeshare system, and measure if this new model has an impact on bikeshare usage in the City," said Kenneth Ritchie.

The new direction for bikeshare offers users a more flexible, updated bikeshare program, based on best practices and public feedback on the current system.

The dockless bikeshare pilot expands access to new areas of the city, not previously served by bikeshare.

The pilot will:

• Deploy dockless e-bikes from Spin and Lime citywide.

• Add new micromobility corrals to support safe, consistent parking.

• Allow the City to collect data and community feedback to shape long-term decisions for the micromobility program.

The existing bikeshare equipment will be phased out beginning in mid-August, with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for new long-term micromobility services anticipated in early 2026. That process will be open to current and new vendors.

Piloting the new bikeshare system allows Raleigh to test a more adaptable and cost-effective model-without compromising on rider experience or safety.

Public feedback will play a key role in evaluating the pilot's performance. Over the next year, the City will monitor ridership data, conduct surveys, and assess how well the new model supports community needs, including affordability and access.

Want to share your thoughts on the future of bikeshare in Raleigh?
We'll be posting updates, collecting feedback, and inviting input throughout the pilot.

Community feedback and trip data will help shape the program's future. There will be opportunities for feedback over the next year. In the interim, residents and members of the public can:

(1) Email general feedback to sharedmicromobility@raleighnc.govand

(2) report parking issues at ask.raleighnc.gov/ask by selecting "View the Service Catalog" then "Transportation and Mobility" and then "Scooters and Bikes." 

Visit our webpages to learn more about bikeshare and scooters.

• Since launch, riders have logged more than 1.9 million miles across scooters and bikes.

• It's estimated that these trips have replaced over 550,000 car miles, helping reduce traffic and emissions.

• That's equivalent to cutting up to 100 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions-or the same impact as 1,400 trees growing downtown for a decade.

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