Affordable Access to Everyday Transportation
About the Go Pass
The Red Bike Go Pass is a reduced-cost Red Bike membership designed to make biking more accessible for people who face financial or transportation barriers. Available monthly or annually, the Go Pass gets you where you need to go- whether that’s work, school, appointments, or transit connections.
Go Pass members have full system access to the Red Bike system across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year.
Why Choose the Go Pass?
Do You Qualify?
1. Live in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Region
2. Have a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline or participate in assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, HEAP, or PIPP.
OR
3. Are a client of a partner organization listed below :
Shelterhouse clients can receive Go Passes and RFID checkout cards through Shelterhouse’s support services.
If interested in receiving a Go Pass contact (513) 721-0643 or visit 411 Gest St, Cincinnati, OH 45203
Shelterhouse is one of the regions leading providers for housing and social services in the Cincinnati region. For more information on their services and resources visit here.
What do you need?
To access the Go Pass you will need :
- Over 18 years old
- Valid phone number
- Valid email
- Valid payment card on file
- Access to a mobile device
If you don’t have access to one or more of these necessary items, visit a partner organization (listed above) or view our resource guide here.
How to sign up?
Step 1 : Get a Promo Code
Complete the Go Pass registration form with :
- Your name
- Phone number
- Email address
You’ll confirm eligibility by entering one of the following
- An EBT number
- A HEAP or PIPP client number
- A partner passcode from a participating organization
Once submitted, you’ll receive an email with your promo code and next steps (be sure to check spam folder)
Step 2 : Purchase the Go Pass
- Download or open the Bcycle app
- Select “Get a Pass” from the map screen
- Choose “Go Pass – Monthly ($60)
- Create or log in to your account using your contact information
- Enter your promo code (sent to your email) and select apply to reduce cost to $5
- Add or charge a valid credit card to purchase pass and cover any potential fees
Riding and fees
How to Ride
- Use the BCycle map to find a nearby station
- Select a dock number and follow the in-app steps to unlock a bike
- When the bike releases, pull it straight back from the dock
- Enjoy up to two hours of riding per trip*
- End your ride by returning the bike to any open dock and waiting for it to lock
*Overage/Missing Bike Fees
- Trips longer than 120 minutes (2 hours) without redocking will incur a $2 fee per additional hour
- To avoid extra fees, dock the bike at any station every two hours—you can check it right back out and keep riding