Burlington Bike Share

Users can purchase any level of membership online, at an approved cash location or via the SoBi mobile app on a smartphone. Once registered, a rider can access the map of hubs which will indicate how many bikes are available at each. When users sign up, they will be given a 6-digit account number and 4-digit pin code. Users can simply walk up to a bike enter the code and PIN, unlock and begin riding. Return and lock the bike at a designated greenride bikeshare hub. The bike is now available for others to use. Bike can also be reserved, booking time is 15 minutes. Bikes may also be locked in a non-hub location to any regular bike rack or secure object for a $5 fee. Please note riders should always end their trip within the system area and the bike must always be securely locked to a fixed object when locking a bike or putting it on hold.

Bike share is intended for up to 30 minute, short point-to-point transportation. The difference in bike share versus bike renting is that it is completely self-sufficient and the user does not have to return the bike to the same location that it was picked up from. Renting bikes is a better option for longer trips or recreational rides.

Our local bike shop and rental location partners are experts in renting bikes and can provide right-size bikes, multiple bikes for families, route maps, helmets, great service and the personal touch. Most bike rental locations have 4 hour to 24 hour rentals. See our pricing page for a list and links to all of our local bike and rental shops.

According to Vermont state law, bicyclists are not required to wear helmets. However, we strongly encourage and recommend all users wear helmets. Members are eligible for discounts on helmet purchase at the following local bike shops:

Users will receive a $5 fee when they lock the bike and end their ride in any place that is not a designated greenride bikeshare hub, within the system boundary. Look for the green racks and sign. Please see above for greenride bikeshare hubs.

No. You are able to register for a membership on a computer via our website greenridebikeshare.com or at one of our approved registration locations (see Access page for all details). Once you are registered, you can simply approach the bike, enter your account and PIN on the back of the bike to unlock it, then ride.

No. Users can only rent one bike at a time on their account.

If possible, use your SoBi app to check rack availability at hubs before your ride. However, we understand this is not always ideal so in the case that the rack is full, lock the bike to the nearest regular bike rack or sign post (making sure to not damage anything or impede access) and send us a quick email letting us know:greenride@thegotchagroup.com

No. There is a sensor in the GPS portion of the bike that alerts us to bikes going faster than normal biking speeds. For convenience, the ONLY City bus that a bikeshare bike may be put on is the GMT #11 College Street shuttle.