# BIKETOWNpdx

> The official BIKETOWN app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1132076989](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1132076989)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1132076989`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lyft, Inc.
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,923 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.35.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2016-07-18
- **Size:** 247 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/biketownpdx/id1132076989)
- **Website:** [https://www.biketownpdx.com](https://www.biketownpdx.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.lyft.com/privacy](https://www.lyft.com/privacy)

## Description

The official BIKETOWN app for Portland’s bike share system. The BIKETOWN fleet includes sturdy electric bikes that can be locked at any BIKETOWN station or bike rack. Bike sharing is a greener, healthier way to get around—unlock and pay directly from the app and ride where you need to go.

The app also shows upcoming public transit departures including trains, buses, and streetcars. You can purchase an annual BIKETOWN membership or single rides. Happy riding!

## Rankings

- #41,773 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews for BIKETOWNpdx highlight a service that can be affordable and convenient for short trips, and even life-changing for some users. However, frequent fees (parking, out-of-station charges, and per-minute costs), reliability problems (dead batteries, out-of-service bikes, GPS misplacements), and a problematic app experience (loading issues, difficulty reporting problems, unhelpful support) are common. Many express frustration with Lyft’s pricing changes after acquisition, including loss of monthly plans and higher overall costs. HealthKit integration and occasional positive personal impacts are noted, but widespread issues make consistent, smooth use challenging.

### Pros

- Affordable short rides / cost-effective for quick trips
- HealthKit integration / Apple-related features
- Positive personal impact for users (mobility aid, potential to support work/job activities)
- Fun and quick way to get around for short distances

### Cons

- Frequent and unclear fees (parking charges, out-of-station charges, per-minute costs)
- Reliability and maintenance issues (dead batteries, out-of-service bikes/scooters, GPS misplacements)
- App reliability and weak customer support (loading issues, difficulty reporting problems, slow or unhelpful responses)
- Pricing changes after Lyft acquisition (loss of monthly plans, higher overall costs)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1132076989)