Bike Share Contract Award to Drop Mobility

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What: a contract of up to $25,681,170 to Drop Mobility California to operate, maintain and modernize the city bike share, over the current operator Pedal Movement, with an interim extension of Pedal Movement up to $8,261,369.
Where it stands: Award carried 5 to 3 on a roll call on October 6, 2026; the Pedal Movement interim amendment was also approved.

2026-10-06 - City Council - Award carried 5 to 3 on a roll call on October 6, 2026; the Pedal Movement interim amendment was also approved.
2026-09-22 - City Council - Staff recommended awarding up to $25,681,170 to Drop Mobility for bike share (700 pedal assist e-bikes in year one, 150 retrofitted bikes, growing to 2,500) and a three month, 12.5% higher extension for Pedal Movement. Pedal Movement staff opposed over the minimum qualifications (a 1,000 vehicle fleet and operating experience) and local jobs; Drop Mobility staff spoke in support. After questions on the protest, hiring and fleet qualifications, the council continued the award and the related Pedal Movement extension to October 6.