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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Free $20 Bluebikes credit for riders during summer MBTA service disruptions
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is providing a free $20 Bluebikes credit to help riders stay mobile during summer MBTA service disruptions. 'With continued transit closures affecting commutes across the region, this offer fully funded by Blue Cross provides a convenient, healthy transportation option for residents and commuters throughout Metro Boston,' Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts said in a statement on Thursday. The $20 credits complement the City of Boston's free unlocks offer tied to select MBTA closures. Beginning Thursday, riders can redeem the free $20 Bluebikes credit by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA2 in the 'Rewards' section of the Bluebikes app. The credit applies to both pedal bikes and ebikes and is valid across Bluebikes' 550 stations in 13 municipalities, including Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. Credits are available while supplies last and must be used by Dec. 31. 'Summer is one of the best times to take advantage of bikeshare, and we want to make it easier for people to keep moving while MBTA service is disrupted,' Jeff Bellows, vice president of corporate citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross, said in a statement. 'This $20 Bluebikes credit reflects our commitment to expanding access to active transportation and building healthier, more connected communities.' Bluebikes is municipally owned by 13 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts and jointly managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville, and the Town of Brookline. Operated by Lyft, the system has been supported by Blue Cross as title sponsor since May 2018. The summer initiative marks the second time in 2025 that Blue Cross has launched a Bluebikes credit program to support commuters affected by MBTA maintenance work. For more information on Bluebikes, visit This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Boston Globe
01-05-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
Bluebikes is offering a $50 credit to riders for National Bike Month. Here's how you can claim it.
The credit is funded by The credit applies to both pedal and e-bike trips at more than 500 Bluebikes stations across 13 municipalities — Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown — according to Blue Cross. Advertisement Bluebikes currently has more than 5,300 pedal and e-bikes in the system. 'We're proud to offer our largest-ever Bluebikes credit during National Bike Month — and Mental Health Awareness Month — to help even more people discover the joy and benefits of cycling,' said Jeff Bellows, vice president of corporate citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The company offered a Sarah Mesdjian can be reached at
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. to offer Blue Bike credits to commuters impacted by MBTA closures
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering Blue Bike credits to commuters impacted by upcoming MBTA closures. The sponsor of Blue Bikes is now offering $20 credits to use on the bikes around the city. Riders can redeem the credit by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA in the 'Rewards' section of the Bluebikes app. The credit applies to both pedal and e-bike trips and can be used across Bluebikes' 500 stations across 13 municipalities, including Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. Credits are available while supplies last and must be used by December 31, 2025. 'At Blue Cross, we are committed to providing communities with reliable and flexible transportation options,' said Jeff Bellows, vice president of corporate citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross. 'As the title sponsor of Bluebikes, we're proud to provide this free credit to help commuters navigate MBTA closures, while supporting active mobility and wellbeing for our communities.' Throughout this month the Green. Blue and Red lines will be affected by service disruptions. For more information, visit the link here. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
