90 bicycles are coming soon to St. Augustine streets as city launches bikeshare program

The City of St. Augustine is officially launching a new bikeshare program Friday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 10 a.m. at the Plaza de la Constitución in Historic Downtown.The program, provided by locally owned and operated Drifters, Inc., gives riders access to 90 bicycles — 80 pedal and 10 pedal-assist — across more than 170 docking stations throughout downtown St. Augustine, West King Street, Anastasia Boulevard, and St. Augustine Beach.Riders can borrow and return a bike at any docking station using the Drifters app. Each bike includes a basket, an onboard lock and unlock mechanism, and an integrated payment system.Membership options include annual and monthly subscriptions, hourly rental rates, and discounts for Flagler College students.Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline said the program is designed for both residents and tourists looking for an alternative to driving.“It’s a way for locals and visitors alike to get around town, not in a car, and just enjoy the city,” Sikes-Kline s