Citi Bike prices are increasing... again.

"Starting on January 5, 2026, e-bike rides will cost 27 cents per minute for members (up from 25 cents) while non-members will pay 41 cents per minute. In New Jersey, those numbers land at 23 cents for members and 35 cents for non-members. Overage fees for classic bikes are also going up, hitting 27 cents per minute in New York."

"Citi Bike says the increases are tied to rising tariffs imposed in 2025, along with insurance, staffing, vehicle costs and a continued push to expand the system. The company plans to add 250 new stations across the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn, while upgrading bikes, docks and charging infrastructure. According to Citi Bike , tariffs alone added "substantial ongoing costs" that it previously absorbed but says it can't shoulder long-term."

""Citi Bike moves New York City," said executive director Ben Furnas in a statement . "Millions of people ride a Citi Bike every year, and tens to hundreds [of] thousands rely on it to travel every day, but rates have skyrocketed over the past few years-making it out of reach for too many.""

Citi Bike is increasing prices for the fifth consecutive year, raising e-bike per-minute rates and annual membership costs in January 2026. Starting Jan. 5, member e-bike rides will cost 27 cents per minute and non-members 41 cents; New Jersey rates will be 23 cents and 35 cents respectively, and classic-bike overage fees in New York rise to 27 cents per minute. Annual membership will climb to $239 on Jan. 28, a roughly 9% increase; employer-subsidized plans will cost $191 and reduced-fare memberships remain $5/month with e-bike per-minute charges at 14 cents. The company cites 2025 tariffs, insurance, staffing, vehicle costs, and system expansion, planning 250 new stations and infrastructure upgrades. Advocacy groups warn the increases further erode affordability for many riders.

Read at Time Out New York