# ECOBICI

> Official app of the bike sharing system for CDMX.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lyft.android.mexicocityapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lyft.android.mexicocityapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lyft.android.mexicocityapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lyft, Inc.
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 656,555
- **Rating:** 3.42 / 5 (4,914 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.7.3.1773071888
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2022-07-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lyft.android.mexicocityapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.ecobici.cdmx.gob.mx/](https://www.ecobici.cdmx.gob.mx/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.lyft.com/privacy](https://www.lyft.com/privacy)

## Description

ECOBICI is the official bike sharing system app for Mexico City, offering seamless access to over 9,000 bikes across 687 modern stations. This new app allows users to easily plan their rides, switch plans, and find nearby stations with real-time bike availability.

With ECOBICI, unlocking a bike is quick and straightforward. Enjoy unlimited rides of up to 45 minutes, get ride confirmations upon locking your bike, and review your ride history anytime. The app also integrates your MI card for smoother access. Perfect for short trips, ECOBICI helps you connect with other transportation modes and provides bike lane maps to enhance your urban mobility experience.

## Rankings

- #86,484 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.lyft.android.mexicocityapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.lyft.android.mexicocityapp.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Overall, users like ECOBICI for easy use, accurate availability information, eco-friendly travel, and useful ride-tracking features. The service shines when it works, especially for tourists who want route suggestions and docking info. However, several recurring problems reduce reliability: international card payments often fail; bikes frequently need maintenance; the app can be buggy with sign-up and QR unlocking issues; docking spots can be full and coverage is geographically limited; and customer support quality is inconsistent. The experience is highly variable, with many reports of frustration alongside positive, smooth rides.

### Pros

- Easy to use and convenient for city travel.
- Accurate docking/bike availability information and route suggestions.
- Eco-friendly and practical transportation option.
- Tracking metrics (distance ridden, CO2 saved, calories burned).
- Supportive customer service when issues arise.

### Cons

- Payment issues for foreign/international cards (cards not recognized or errors).
- Bikes frequently in disrepair or poorly maintained (punctured tires, brakes, unreliable).
- App instability and onboarding friction, including sign-up problems and QR unlock failures.
- Docking availability issues and limited coverage (full docks, central-area focus).
- Inconsistent customer support quality (mixed experiences, sometimes unhelpful or slow).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lyft.android.mexicocityapp)