Below has steps on how to unlock and end your ride on both Scooters and Ebikes:
How do I unlock a Scooter that has a Cable Lock?
Step 1: Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device. [iOS only] To do this open up your phone settings > Bluetooth > Turn on bluetooth
[iOS only] Step 2: Give Bluetooth permission to the Bird app. To do this in your phone settings navigate to the Bird app > enable bluetooth
[Android only] Step 2: Give location permission to the Bird app.
Step 3: Scan the vehicle to start your ride.
Step 4: Press the round button on the cable lock. It should light up. Wait for the light to turn blue. Then the cable pin should pop out out of the lock.
Step 5: Pull the cable free from the lock and the bike rack.
Step 6: Start riding!
How do I end my ride on a Scooter with a Cable lock?
Step 1: Move your vehicle to the nearest bike rack. (The Bird app may show bike rack locations with a “P”.)
Step 2: Line up your vehicle along the bike rack, so it is not obstructing pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
Step 3: Wrap the cable around the bike rack and reinsert the pin.
Step 4: End your ride using the Bird app.
Step 5: The app will prompt you to take a photo to prove you followed local parking regulations. Ensure your photo shows your vehicle secured to a bike rack with the cable lock.
How do I unlock a Bike that has a Cable Lock?
Step 1: Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device. [iOS only] To do this open up your phone settings > Bluetooth > Turn on bluetooth
Step 2: [iOS only] Give Bluetooth permission to the Bird app. To do this in your phone settings navigate to the Bird app > enable bluetooth
Step 3: Scan the vehicle to start your ride.
Step 4: The cable lock is located to the right of the basket. The lock pin will automatically pop out of its receptacle.
Step 5: Pull the cable free from the bike rack and place it inside the round holder to keep it snug during your ride.
Step 6: Start riding!
How do I end my ride on a Bike with a Cable lock?
Step 1: Move your vehicle to the nearest bike rack. (The Bird app may show bike rack locations with a “P”.)
Step 2: Line up your vehicle along the bike rack, so it is not obstructing pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
Step 3: Wrap the cable around the bike rack and reinsert the pin.
Step 4: End your ride using the Bird app.
Step 5: The app will prompt you to take a photo to prove you followed local parking regulations. Ensure your photo shows your vehicle secured to a bike rack with the cable lock.
Improper parking fines
Local authorities issue fines for improper parking. The table below lists maximum fine amounts and links to webpages containing more details about parking regulations.
City | Maximum parking fine | More details |
Sacramento |
$27.50 |
|
San Francisco |
$150.00 |
|
Washington, DC |
$10.00 |