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To install Citi Bike, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Yes, Citi Bike is safe to use. The app has a 4.7 rating on Google Play, with 1M+ downloads, indicating it has been verified and trusted by many users.

Does Citi Bike have ads?

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What permissions does Citi Bike require?

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Citi Bike

Name: Citi Bike
Rating: 4.7413793 (6624 reviews)
Author: Lyft, Inc.

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Description

I’ve been using Citi Bike for a couple months now. It’s basically a bike sharing system where you can rent bikes all around the city and take one-way trips. Pretty solid app if you’re into getting around without a car.

Here’s what you do: you can find nearby bike stations on the map, unlock bikes right from the app, and just drop them off at any other station when you’re done. And there’s also transit info like subway and bus schedules, which is pretty cool. And you can even plan routes – took me a while to figure that out but it’s useful.

Look, if you live in or visit NYC, you’ll probably get a lot of use out of Citi Bike. It’s not perfect – the bikes can be a little heavy and the app crashes sometimes – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want a greener, healthier way to get around the city.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Citi Bike. I've tested a bunch of transit and navigation apps and this one's pretty good overall. It's got all the features you'd expect - finding stations, unlocking bikes, checking schedules. The interface is clean and easy to use. In my experience, the bikes are reliable and the app usually works well. The only real downsides are the occasional technical issues and the weight of the bikes, which can be a pain. But if you need a convenient way to get around NYC, Citi Bike is definitely worth trying.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Tons of bike stations all over the city
Unlock bikes right from your phone
Transit info like subway schedules is really handy
Greener and healthier than driving or rideshare
Free to use (just pay for membership)

Cons

Bikes can be kind of heavy and bulky
App crashes or freezes sometimes
Membership fees add up if you use it a lot
Selection of bikes at stations is limited at peak times

Specifications

Updated	03.10.2025
Category	Maps And Navigation
Age Rating	Everyone
Developer	Lyft, Inc.
Android	Android 7.0++
Package Name	`com.citibikenyc.citibike`

Ratings

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4.7/5

6,624 reviews

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Surya Bakshi Oct 19, 2025

it's good other than it shows ebikes available that are not available and Citibike definitely knows it's not available but still shows them. it makes you travel to the stand...

Enzo Hulleman Oct 19, 2025

Gears didn't work on the bike. no docks available at destination, finding another resulted in an additional 30 min walk and a double charge. not worth it

Ayleen Peled Oct 19, 2025

I hate the new app! It's now really hard to see bike angel points on the map (because they're showing the # of electric and regular bikes per station -this...

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