Divvy Rides Are Free Friday
By Kirsten Onsgard in Arts & Entertainment on Apr 20, 2016 5:23PM
On Friday, the city's bike sharing program will be giving out free 24-hour passes to anyone who asks in celebration of Earth Day. It’s one of a few freebies during the week of April 22 to 29, which Divvy has designated “Divvy Week.”
To hitch a free ride, cyclists just need to swipe their debit or credit card and ask for a 24-hour pass. There’s a small catch, though: only rides less than 30 minutes between stations will be free. Longer rides will be subject to a usage fee, unless you stop at a Divvy station at the 30-minute mark and request a new ride code.
Divvy skeptics should note that Divvy has so far been extremely safe, even safer than biking on a personal bike—there have been no crashes fatalities associated with the bike-sharing program since it began in 2013. There's also a clear environmental benefit to biking. According to the EPA, 2 million metric tons of carbon could be saved if everyone in the U.S. cut their car travel in half.
Read about other deals and details associated with Divvy Week here. Fun fact: Riders who sign up for an annual Divvy memberships during the week will receive a free meal at Chipotle.