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BlueBikes Discount Program for Pell Grant Recipients

If you received a Pell Grant as part of your financial aid package, you can receive a Bluebikes discount through the Income-Eligible Membership program.

Program Information

The Income-Eligible Program provides discounted memberships to people who meet the income guidelines. 

The Income-Eligible Annual Membership cost for Boston residents is $5/year as part of a program provided by the City of Boston. 

For non-city of Boston residents, the cost is $5/month or $50/year. 

Members get unlimited 60-minute classic bike rides, reduced ebike rates—and a whole lot more. After 60 minutes, there’s an additional fee of $0.07 per minute for classic bikes. Ebike rides cost $0.07/minute.

To enroll, please visit the Income-Eligible Program page.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Members must be 16 or older
  • Members must provide a credit, debit, or prepaid card
  • Members must submit documentation with the application. All documentation must be issued within the past two years.
  • Students who receive a Pell Grant must include a copy of their financial aid award letter that shows their Pell Grant award. 

    • When students are awarded financial aid, they receive an email containing a copy of their financial aid award letter. If you are unable to locate a copy of your award letter, please contact the Student Navigation Center

For any questions about the Income-Eligible Membership Program, please contact Bikeshare@boston.gov or customerservice@bluebikes.com.

Happy Riding!

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