As an avid biker and CitiBiker, it became obvious to me in recent years that bike and dock availability has substantially declined in the last few years. Whereas previously single docks would be completely full or empty, now entire neighborhoods became unridable. I especially felt this one day, as I arrived at work (in the Financial District) about 10 minutes before my first meeting of the day, only to find that the next available dock was in Chinatown, a 15 minute ride and 30 minute walk back to the office. Other people, that I met in person as well as
Have you seen the crews moving bikes between two stations to game the prices? I'm wondering if this has increased the deliveries without improving the network.
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Have you seen the crews moving bikes between two stations to game the prices? I'm wondering if this has increased the deliveries without improving the network.
-dean foster
Yes I have. From what I can tell they're not significantly affecting the citywide balance, but certainly costing Lyft a lot if they're paying it out