City Beat
Wondering Where All the Lime
Colored Bikes Around Town
Suddenly Came From?
LimeBike bike sharing program is now
underway in Gilroy! Limebike has been
approved for a 6 month pilot program
within the City of Gilroy. The GPS-
tracked bikes are rented through the
LimeBike app available on both iPhone
and Andriod. The app also enables
users to locate bikes for rent.
How do I rent a bike?
Using the app, find an available bicycle. Unlock the bicycle through the app,
and then ride the bicycle to the desired destination. Once there, park the bike
in a preferred parking zone or in a location not impeding others use of the
area. Then lock the bicycle to complete the payment transaction. The cost
for renting the bike is $1 for 30 min with discounts available to students.
LimeBike is considered a “dockless,” bike share program meaning that a rider
finds a nearby bike and leaves it at his or her destination. Bicycles cannot be
reserved and are available on a first–come, first-served basis.
To report a parked bike or to
contact LimeBike with additional
questions, LimeBike can be
reached at:
• [email protected]
• 888-546-3345 | iPhone/Android |
• limebike.com
Dockless bikes can be left at public bike racks or curbside away from
buildings. Don’t park them at bus stops, on private property or street corners
or lay them on the ground. Don’t let a parked bike crowd a sidewalk for
pedestrians, and don’t leave bikes in inappropriate places such as traffic
medians. In short, be courteous and aware of your surroundings.
When should I report a parked bike?
If you live in a high-density area with lots of attractions such as stores and
restaurants, give it a little while before calling the company to retrieve the bike.
Someone may swoop in and rent it before the company has a chance to arrive.
What if I find a bike parked in my yard?
Every bike has a label that tells how you can contact the company to have it
removed from your property. LimeBike has ground crews stationed in Gilroy
daily that will pick up wayward bikes within 24 hours of being reported.
Limebike also monitors bike usage daily and moves bikes around accordingly.
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