Lyft has integrated Bird’s e‑bikes into its app, enabling riders in Denver, Nashville, and Cleveland to locate and unlock e‑bikes directly from Lyft. The move builds on a prior partnership that added Bird scooters in August 2024 and follows the transfer of Denver’s e‑bike and e‑scooter operations to Bird in December 2024.
In Denver, the first month after the e‑bike launch saw a more than 50% rise in rides, underscoring strong demand for short‑haul, low‑carbon mobility. While similar data for Nashville and Cleveland are not yet disclosed, the fact that the service is live in those markets signals Lyft’s intent to broaden its micro‑mobility footprint.
Lyft’s CEO Michael Brous said the partnership “gives riders more ways to get where they’re going through one simple app,” highlighting the company’s broader multimodal strategy to bundle rideshare, bikes, scooters, and future autonomous options. The integration also positions Lyft against competitors such as Uber, which is expanding its own micro‑mobility portfolio.
The partnership aligns with Lyft’s sustainability agenda, as e‑bikes produce zero tail‑pipe emissions and reduce traffic congestion. By leveraging Bird’s fleet, Lyft can scale its offering without the capital outlay of owning and maintaining a separate e‑bike fleet, improving operational efficiency and cost structure.
Lyft plans to roll out the e‑bike integration to additional cities in 2026, a move that could further strengthen its market share in the growing micro‑mobility segment and reinforce its positioning as a comprehensive mobility platform.
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