Raleigh Launches Dockless Bikeshare Pilot to Expand Shared Micromobility Options

This summer, Raleigh is starting a new dockless bikeshare pilot. The goal is to make it easier and more flexible for people to ride bikes around the city. The pilot will last until April 2026 and is part of the City’s plan to improve how people get around without cars.
 

The pilot includes 215 electric-assist bikes from the City’s current partners, Spin and Lime. These bikes are newer and easier to use. Riders can park them in special micromobility parking spots—just like we already do with scooters. The bikes will be available all over the city, even in places where bikeshare wasn’t offered before.
 

“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.  

During the pilot, the City will: 

• Deploy dockless e-bikes from Spin and Lime across downtown Raleigh. 

• Add new parking areas to help keep sidewalks clear and bikes parked neatly. 

• Gather datea and feedback from the public to decide the future of the program. 

The older bikeshare equipment will start being removed in mid-August. In early 2026, the City will ask for proposals from companies that want to offer long-term bikeshare services in Raleigh.

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.gov and 

(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.