<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Rzik5_0vjnkMMs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Rzik5_0vjnkMMs00" width="1320" height="743" >WASHINGTON (7News) — Lyft is getting rid of its dockless bikes and scooters in D.C. by October 1, 2024, as the company aims to focus on the Capital Bikeshare System.The move comes as Lyft is “narrowing” its product portfolio to focus on its electrified docking stations, bikes, e-bikes and scooters, company officials said in a statement.This means the company will no longer operate its standalone dockless bikes and scooters.According to a Lyft spokesperson, all of the scooters in D.C. are dockless.The statement released in early September outlines the company's goals moving forward, including partnering with Bird and Spin to allow riders to access Lyft bikes and scooters in cities where they do not have a presence."We are narrowing our product portfolio to focus on our best-in-class bikes and ebikes, scooters, electrified docking stations, and software, to better sell to, serve, and electrify cities," company officials said in the statement.Riders will still be able to use the Lyft app to take a Capital Bikeshare ride or request a Lyft ride.</div></body>

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Lyft to phase out dockless scooters in DC by October 2024

WASHINGTON (7News) — Lyft is getting rid of its dockless bikes and scooters in D.C. by October 1, 2024, as the company aims to focus on the Capital Bikeshare System. The move comes as Lyft is “narrowing” its product portfolio to focus on its electrified docking stations, bikes, e-bikes and scooters, company officials said in a statement.