Originally Posted by
tubesocksFred
I recently noticed someone with a citibike along with others that had regular bikes in the Fort Totten area in northeast Queens. I was going to look and ask the person about it but I was on foot and they rode away. Given the nearest dock is on the other end of the borough, I was wondering if the free membership to frontline workers means they could just take the bike out for extended period of time without penalty? Or did that person just grab one off the street and is riding it w/o fear of repercussion.
Also, with this stay at home directive, are they going to refund the amount where we are unable to use, or allow us to pause the membership? It might be only a few months, but my employer is talking about wfh until the fall.
The bikes are still in the racks for your use if you choose. I've used them a few times to get to my chiropractor appointments. I think of it sort of like a gym membership. You pay up front. It's up to you to make use of it. I rode my own bike yesterday, but I saw plenty of people out on Citibkes. And a lot were in use on the westside greenway over the weekend.