The “last mile” problem keeps many people from riding transit, so a new program in Denver is offering a solution: free e-bike and scooter rides, for up to a mile, to certain transit stops.

The new program, called First Mile Free, will pay for Lime and Bird users to travel up to a mile to two different stations in 2026 and 2027.

The companies are working with the Regional Transportation District to launch the first-of-its-kind program, which will serve RTD’s University of Denver and Decatur-Federal stations.

RTD will fund the program through a grant, with some matching funds from the mobility companies. It will automatically offer about $5 in savings for anyone traveling to the two stops. Riders won’t need to use a discount code or do anything else to take advantage of the program.

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