Bay Wheels in San Francisco

Jul 8

Bay Wheels (formerly Ford GoBike) is a network of rentable bicycles similar to Citi Bike in New York City, Santander Cycles in London or Toronto Bike Share in Toronto. Cruiser bicycles are available at 262 stations throughout the bay area to rent with a credit card. If you’re looking to explore the city on short trips, you may want to consider renting a bicycle.

Pricing

Single Ride•$2.00

Each 30 minute trip costs $2.00. You will be charged $3.00 for each additional 15 minute increment.

Access Pass (Day Pass)•$10.00

Unlimited 30 minute trips for 24 hours. You will be charged $3.00 for each additional 15 minute increment per trip.

Monthly Membership•$15.00

Unlimited 45 minute trips for a month. You will be charged $3.00 for each additional 15 minute increment per trip.

Annual Membership•$149.00

Unlimited 45 minute trips for one year. You will be charged $3.00 for each additional 15 minute increment per trip.

Bay Wheels System Map

Bay Wheels has 2600 bicycles available at 360 stations across the bay area. Click Here for the system map.

How to Start Your Trip

Bay Wheels locations have a payment kiosk and a series of bicycles locked up. To rent a bicycle, go to the kiosk and select the duration of your ride. If the station near you does not have a kiosk, you can only rent bikes from that station using a Clipper Card or from within the Lyft app on your smartphone. Once you pay via credit card, you are given a numerical code. Take that code to the bicycle of your choosing and enter it to the number pad located to the left of the front tire. This will unlock your bike and you’re off!

How to End Your Trip

To end your trip, find a Bay Wheels location with an empty spot for your bicycle. Push and hold the front wheel into the open base station until the light turns green and the bike locks. You are trying to get the metal triangle above the front wheel into the base station securely. Once the light has turned green, and your bike is locked, your trip is complete.