In a significant change to Denver’s shared transportation scene, Lyft will be handing over its e-bike and e-scooter license to Bird. The change will occur in December when Lyft shifts its focus and withdraws from its independent dockless bike and scooter business. The City and County of Denver has announced that the ride-sharing services Lyft and Bird will now offer bike and scooter rentals.
With this action, Bird hopes to quickly incorporate existing infrastructure—such as the more than 115 parking corrals that Lyft installed—into its business. As Bird assumes operational leadership, riders shouldn’t see any disruptions in service. In order to maintain a uniform pricing structure for Denver residents, existing programs such as the Lyft Community Pass will be transferred to Bird’s similar scheme. This move is probably intended to smoothly maintain consumer happiness and loyalty after the changeover. According to the City and County of Denver, Austin Marshburn, Sr. Director of Government Partnerships for Bird, stated, “We’re looking forward to working with DOTI to further enhance the program and serve Denver residents going forward.”
Denver’s shared e-bike and e-scooter program has recorded over 19 million trips since its inception in 2021, demonstrating the city’s desire for alternate modes of mobility. The city’s dedication to the success of these initiatives reflects its readiness to embrace green transportation options. Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Executive Director Amy Ford told the City and County of Denver that “DOTI is committed to continuing the success of the Shared Bike and Scooter Program as a sustainable transportation choice,” highlighting the city’s incentive for a seamless transition to the Bird platform.
In order to plan for new license agreements for the Shared Bike and Scooter Program, which is scheduled to be renewed in 2026, the city is already looking ahead and getting ready to involve the community. Denver residents are urged to get involved by responding to a public survey that aims to gather a variety of viewpoints and usage trends about the city’s use of e-bikes and e-scooters.
Current Lyft e-bike and e-scooter users can expect to continue using their preferred two-wheeled vehicles while Bird gets ready to take over operations in December, albeit with a different logo. Denver, meantime, keeps reaffirming its position as a city that values sustainable transportation, well aware that such actions promote not only a greener city but also a more cohesive community.
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