Bike Share

A person rides a Lime scooter on First Avenue in front of Pike Place Market with an SUV passing in the other lane.

Seattle Scootershare Ridership Continues to Surge, as Critics Make Regulatory Push

Seattle's scootershare and bikeshare program continues to boom, setting a new ridership record in 2025. At the same time, the program could be at risk of falling victim to its own popularity, with increasing calls to beef up regulations, particularly on scooters.
Two riders push off to accelerate on their Lime scooters on the Second Avenue protected bike lane in Belltown.

Seattle’s Scooter and Bikeshare Boom Reaches New Heights

Seattle bikeshare and scootershare companies clocked 6.3 million rides in 2024, up 28% over 2023 and a record high. The momentum has continued in the first quarter of 2025, with ridership up 76% over the first quarter of 2024. If this pace is maintained, Seattle is on track to exceed 10 million rides in 2025.

Bikeshare’s Limited Access to Seattle Parks Could Soon Be Changing

Seattle's popular bike and scootershare programs have been kept out of major Seattle parks. Could a change be on the horizon?
Dozens of vehicles stack up near the Colman Dock ferry terminal.

Bikeshare and Scootershare Booms in Seattle, with Lime Leading the Pack

Lime is riding high, as other micromobility operators retool or pull out of Seattle. Seattle’s dockless bikeshare and scootershare program continues to boom, collectively reaching...

E-Bikes Are Taking Off in Seattle

With prices dropping and a state rebate coming soon, e-bike sales are booming. Here are tips for those looking to hop on the e-cargo...
Two woman bike without helmets on a street with a bike lane.

King County Board of Health to Vote on Repeal of Helmet Law

This Thursday, the King County Board of Health will vote on a proposed repeal of the county's helmet law for cyclists as well as...

GIG Car Share Expands Homearea and Micromobility Options Grow in Seattle

After five months in the Seattle market, GIG Car Share is expanding the homearea for its vehicles. The expansion increases the homearea from 13...
A reporter stands amidst scooters in a garage for a TV spot.

Lime Rolls Out Scootershare in Seattle, LINK and Wheels a Month Away

On Wednesday, Lime launched their first 500 shareable e-scooters in Seattle to accompany their relaunch of around 500 bikes in June. This launch is...