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Spin is now Bird! Download the Bird app or continue to use the Spin or Lyft apps to ride on campus.

UNC-Chapel Hill partners with Bird to provide a bikeshare program for the Carolina community. Bikesharing is a convenient and cost-effective way to get around while certified personnel keep the bicycles maintained. A fleet of 100 Tar Heel Bikes (provided by Bird) are located at bikeshare hubs across campus. These e-bikes are available for use by students, employees and visitors and may be used on campus.

Bike Hub Locations
bike parked on sidewalk

How much does it cost to ride an e-bike?

  • Pay-As-You-Go Pricing: $1.00 to unlock plus $0.29 per minute.
  • Monthly Pass Pricing: $6.99 flat monthly rate plus $0.29 per minute, with the unlock fee waived.

New to Bird?

New to Bird at Carolina? Get $5 off your first ride when you use the code UNCBIKE in the Bird app.

How to use

Download the Bird app in the App Store or Google Play. Unlock the e-bike by scanning the unique QR codes.

Download the App

App Store
Google Play

Bird e-bike features

  • Easy adjust seat
  • Electric pedal assist
  • Front-mounted basket
  • Low, step-through frame
  • High visibility LEDs
  • Onboard display

Tips for riding e-bikes

  • Wear a helmet when riding.
  • Ride in the street.
  • Obey local traffic laws.
  • Ride sober.
  • Stay clear of large and turning vehicles.
  • Park e-bikes in designated bike racks.

Having trouble or an issue with an e-bike?