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Lyft acquires Capital Bikeshare operator, unveils design for Lyft Bikes
As part of the acquisition, Lyft acquires Motivate’s technology and corporate functions. Motivate’s bike maintenance and servicing operations will remain a stand-alone business run by Motivate.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dockless bike, scooter surge on way as 12 companies apply for DC permits
D.C. is set to see a surge in dockless scooters and bike-share bicycles after a dozen companies applied for the city’s new permits. The number of applicants by last week’s deadline surprised even the District Department of Transportation.
2 weeks ago -
Capital Bikeshare expands in Fairfax, but a key connection could be delayed
The county expects to open seven bikeshare stations around the Mosaic District and Dunn Loring Metro station this fall.
3 months ago -
Capital Bikeshare rolls out electric bikes as part of pilot program
New electric-assist Capital Bikeshare bikes are being placed into docking stations for use across the region Wednesday, which could make it much more reasonable to ride uphill.
3 months ago -
It’s electric! DC Capital Bikeshare bikes to offer pedal assist
D.C. Department of Transportation officials won’t comment publicly, but the social media account for the program has been dropping hints for months.
4 months ago -
Lyft buys Capital Bikeshare operator
Car-hailing company Lyft has acquired Motivate, the company that runs Washington’s Capital Bikeshare, New York City’s Citi Bike and bikesharing programs in several other big cities, for an undisclosed sum.
5 months ago -
Capital Bikeshare adds new stations around Prince George’s Co.
Five new Capital Bikeshare stations have been opened along the U.S. 1 corridor, including stations at University Park, Hyattsville and near the county line with D.C.
7 months ago -
Capital Bikeshare coming to Roosevelt Island, Gravelly Point
Arlington County has struck a deal with the National Park Service to install Capital Bikeshare docking stations in the parking lot on Theodore Roosevelt Island and at Gravelly Point, just north of Reagan National Airport.
8 months ago -
Capital Bikeshare coming to popular parks along Mt. Vernon Trail
Capital Bikeshare stations are coming to Gravelly Point and the parking lot of Theodore Roosevelt Island as part of a funded expansion of Bikeshare along the Mount Vernon Trail.
8 months ago -
Montgomery County expands Capital Bikeshare in the Pike District
The installation of the new bikeshare docks — including one that will be added at North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose area — will mean that the county has bikeshare bikes available at nine of the county’s 12 Metro stations.
8 months ago -
Limited Metro track work Easter weekend, expanded DC Circulator hours and Capital Bikeshare service
As the cherry blossoms get closer to peak bloom, Metro has limited track work Easter weekend. Here’s what you need to know about getting around.
9 months ago -
DDOT: DC generally favors dockless bike share so far; dozens stolen
The District Department of Transportation is still evaluating the pilot program. Initial permits for the five companies operating in D.C. run through April.
10 months ago -
How dockless bikes stack up against Capital Bikeshare in DC
In September, D.C. issued permits to five companies for dockless bikes in the city. But is the convenience of being able to pick up and drop off a bike anywhere enough to top Capital Bikeshare?
1 year ago -
Ofo rolls yellow bikes into DC; joins other dockless bike apps for trial run
Ofo, a dockless bike-share company, rolls into D.C. this week joining other dockless bike operations as part of a pilot program the District is trying.
1 year ago -
Dockless bike-sharing pedals into DC
New dockless bike-sharing has arrived in the nation’s capital, which will make life easier for people in search of a temporary pair of wheels.
1 year ago
