LINK Dayton Bike Share ceasing operations in Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A transportation option some frequent in downtown Dayton is shutting down.

LINK Dayton Bike Share, a nonprofit cycling advocacy organization, announced Friday on social media that operations will cease on Sept. 30.

“Bike share systems across the nation are facing unique challenges that have proved difficult for these donor funded systems to navigate, including rising costs, operational challenges, rising expenses for insurance and a lack of insurance providers willing to cover bike share programs,” said the organization. “These have also impacted the LINK Dayton Bike Share system and are major contributors to the decision to suspend operations.”

According to the group, more than 50,000 rides have been conducted. Users have frequented rides in areas of downtown Dayton, as well as the University of Dayton campus.

Since the nonprofit does not want to see the program disappear, it is seeking other possibilities, including a potential transfer to an alternative community partner.

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