San Francisco Environment Department

San Francisco's Shared Mobility

Bike Share | Scooter Share | Shared Mopeds | Car Share

 
Shared mobility refers to bike share, car share, scooter share, and shared-use electric mopeds. These options are an exciting and sustainable way of getting around the City of San Francisco. The City works closely with the following permitted companies and provides strong guidance and clear requirements regarding key issues such as parking, distribution of devices, operational sustainability, community engagement, data sharing, and rider accountability. 
 
 

Bike Share

  • Members receive longer ride times, no unlock fees for regular bikes, and reduced, per-minute trip costs for e-bikes. Learn more about Bay Wheels pricing here. 
  • Bay Area residents who qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass, or PG&E CARE are eligible for Bike Share for All. Those without smartphones or credit cards also qualify. Learn more here. 

 

Scooter Share

Lime

  • Learn more about Lime pricing by downloading the app.
  • Bay Area residents who qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass, or PG&E CARE are eligible for Lime Access. Those without smartphones or credit cards also qualify. Learn more here. 
  • Learn more about Spin pricing by downloading the app.
  • Bay Area residents who qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass, or PG&E CARE are eligible for Spin Access. Those without smartphones or credit cards also qualify. Learn more here. 
  • Bird offers flexible pricing. 
  • Bay Area residents who qualify for CalFresh, SFMTA Lifeline Pass, or PG&E CARE are eligible for Bird's Community Plan. Those without smartphones or credit cards, employees of pre-approved community-based organizations, non-profits, students, teachers, and essential workers also qualify. Learn more here.
 

Shared Mopeds

Revel

  • No motorcycle license is needed and each Revel moped comes equipped with two helmets.
  • Learn more about Revel's pricing here. 
  • Revel is offering free rides for all employees of COVID-19 vaccination sites across the U.S. Learn more here. 
 

Car Share

Zipcar

  • Members receive insurance options, free gas, and roadside assistance for all trips. 
  • Learn more about Zipcar pricing here.
  • No membership required. Download the Getaround app to find and reserve cars. 

GIG

  • Sign up and receive free parking, insurance, and gas for all GIG rides.
  • Learn more about Bay Area GIG pricing here. 
  • In addition to moving vehicles, U-Haul offers app-accessible vans on various curbside locations throughout San Francisco. 

Truqit

  • Choose from a fleet of trucks for bigger jobs.
  • Insurance is included with every ride. 
 
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