Jun 5, 2026 - News

Nice Ride might be making return

Nick Halter

Row of lime-green bike-share bicycles docked at a station on a city sidewalk, with blue wheel covers and black handlebars; a map kiosk is visible in the background. — Photo: Raymond Boyd/Getty Images

The Nice Ride bike share program that ended its operations in 2023 could be coming back to the Twin Cities.

Pedaling the news: Minneapolis-based environmental nonprofit Great Plains Institute (GPI) bought Nice Ride's assets three years ago.

It's working to secure funding — possibly by tapping a metro-wide sales tax meant for transportation — to get them back on the streets, according to MinnPost.

Flashback: After a 13-year run, Nice Ride, a pioneer in bike sharing, lost its major sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and faced significant costs to upgrade the system.

What we're watching: GPI told MinnPost it wants to add e-bikes to the mix this time. New docking station technology allows for more flexible locations, too.

There's no timeline on a return.

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