BIKE & SCOOTER SHARE RENTALS

UMD’s partnerships with shared micromobility services, including Capital Bikeshare and Veo, offer sustainable, fun, and convenient ways to get on and off campus. 

UMD and our regional partners are proud to join the network of 780+ Capital Bikeshare stations, five of which are now on or near the UMD College Park campus. The Capital Bikeshare supplements Veo’s existing 400-vehicle fleet in the College Park area. Click below for Google Maps links to each station’s exact location and real-time availability:

On-Campus:

Nearby Campus:

Bikes, e-scooters, and e-bikes are available for short-term rentals and can be unlocked via a mobile app, key fob, and phone number, depending on the service provider. Use the comparison chart below to get started!

Note: Content is current as of February 2025 
 

 

Capital Bikeshare (CaBi)

Veo

Rates

UMD Membership Rate:
$25/year using UMD’s discount code: 
umdbikes25 for unlimited access to CaBi bikes and e-bikes for the year!

 

Register with your UMD email address, confirm via email, and you’re ready to ride! 

Single trips:  
45 min. free with UMD membership (details below), then $.05/min. for bicycle, $.10/min for e-bikes.

Avoid the $.05/min. overtime fee and keep bicycles in circulation by returning your bike to a nearby station. Then check out a new bike to start your next 45-minute reservation.

Veo Plus

$7.99/month for free unlocks and other perks

 

 

Single trips:  
$1 to unlock + either $0.32/min for stand-up scooters or $0.35/min for sit-down scooters

Low-Income Options

 

 

To access these discounted fares, have ready a federal or state assistance program document to upload, such as a discounted utility bill, a SNAP/EBT card, or a Medicaid card.

CaBi for All:

60 min. free with $5/year subsidized membership, then $.05/min. for bicycle, $.10/min for e-bikes for qualifying individuals.

Veo Access:

$0 to unlock, then $0.20/min on all rides, plus a $10 one-time credit applied to your account for qualifying individuals.

Access

Capital Bikeshare App
Capital Bikeshare Key Fob or One-Time Code
Lyft App

Capital Bikeshare rides are available 24/7 on or off campus. 

Veo App 

 

855-836- 2256 to set up dial-by-phone reservations

 

Veo rides are restricted to 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on-campus, and are available 24/7 off-campus. 

Parking

Classic bikes must be returned at any of the 780+ stations to either end your ride or start a new 45-min free ride.

 

 

E-bikes can be locked either at a CaBi station for free or at any bike rack within the service area for a $2 convenience fee.

Astro and Cosmo scooters must be parked at either a bike rack or hub which can be found in the Veo App and UMD Campus Map. Starting a new ride will incur an additional single trip fee.

Where can I ride?

CaBi stations and dockless e-bikes are available in 7 jurisdictions in the DC region. See the service map to find a station near your destination.

Veo rides are available in the City of College Park and Town of University Park boundaries. Additional rides are available in the DC region.

Report an Issue

  1. Fill out this reporting form online or within the help section of your Lyft or Capital Bikeshare App. 

  2. Report the issue in the UMD App under Menu > Contact Us > 311.

  1. Fill out a form within the help section of the Veo app, email hello@veoride.com, or call 855-836-2256
  2. Report the issue in the UMD App under Menu > Contact Us > 311.
FIRST TIME? TRY TRAINING MODEtraining mode

If you’re a first-time rider using the Veo app, go to settings
and turn on Training Mode which will automatically limit
your speed to 8 mph.