Electric Bike Lending Program
About
The Electric Bike Lending Program rents low-cost electric bikes to Oaklanders aged 18 and older.
- Each rental lasts 4 weeks.
- Standard rate is $120. Income qualified residents pay $20.
- Price includes one e-bike, rider gear, and minor repairs.
Sign Up Now!
Sign up to rent an e-bike in 2 easy steps
- Ensure you have completed the Clean Mobility Option Survey.
- Fill out the City's renter intake form and liability waiver.
You will receive an email to schedule a bike pickup - Credit or Debit Card required for the $250 refundable deposit.
Income-Verified Eligibility
If you are enrolled in an income-verified program, you may pay the $20 rate. Income-verified programs are:
- Medi-Cal (under age 65 only)
- CalFresh
- Clipper START
- PG&E CARE
- FERA utility discount
Detailed Program Terms and Conditions
Eligible renters must:
- Be an Oakland resident aged 18+.
- Have a credit or debit card, and a government issued photo ID.
- Pay the standard or discounted program rental charge.
- Pay the damage deposit of $250, via a funds authorization hold (freeze) on the account. Participants are responsible for the safety of the bike during the entire rental period. Damage other than normal wear and tear will be charged to the deposit.
- Have access to secure indoor storage and a place to charge the e-bike.
- Know how to ride a bicycle safely in urban areas.
Bikes are equipped with location tracking, used only if a bike is reported missing or stolen. A late fee of $10/day will be assessed for late returns.
Bikes in need of repair during the rental period can be brought to one of 2 convenient repair locations:
History and Funding
This five-year project is funded by a $1.5M grant from the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher Program. The project is operated by Bikehub out of the Fruitvale BART Bike Station at 3301 E 12th Street Suite 141 (Fruitvale BART Plaza).
Oakland's Electric Bike Lending Program is part of California Climate Investments, which uses billions of Cap-and-Invest dollars to fund projects that reduce harmful emissions, protect public health, strengthen local economies, and support natural environments. With a strong focus on communities most impacted by pollution and limited access to resources, California Climate Investments helps build a more equitable and sustainable future. This project is also funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, which is investing more than $1 billion to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission transportation infrastructure and support in-state manufacturing and workforce training and development.
In Fall 2022, community engagement to inform eventual program design was completed. For an in-depth report on community engagement strategy and findings, see our Community Engagement Report(PDF, 3MB).
Location
3301 E 12th Street Suite 141 (Fruitvale BART Plaza), 94601 View Map
37.7756149,-122.2250735
3301 E 12th Street Suite 141 (Fruitvale BART Plaza) ,
94601
3301 E 12th Street Suite 141 (Fruitvale BART Plaza) ,
94601
Electric Bike Lending Program