# Bird

> Bird (legal name: Blue Jay Transit, Inc.) is a shared electric scooter and e-bike company founded in 2017 in Santa Monica, California. Bird operates in 100+ cities across North America and Europe, providing affordable, app-based micromobility as an alternative to car trips.

Bird's mission is to make cities more livable by reducing car trips and their emissions through the deployment of accessible, shared electric vehicles.

## Key Facts

- **Founded:** 2017, Santa Monica, California, USA
- **Legal name:** Blue Jay Transit, Inc.
- **Fleet:** Electric scooters and e-bikes
- **Coverage:** 100+ cities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond
- **Rides taken:** 150 million+
- **CO₂ avoided:** 50,000+ tonnes
- **App:** Available on iOS and Android (free to download)
- **Business model:** Pay-per-ride shared micromobility; no subscription required
- **Languages:** English (served from the site root) and Spanish (under /es/). The Safety page is additionally available in Italian, French, and German.

## How It Works

1. Download the Bird app (iOS or Android)
2. Find a nearby scooter or e-bike on the map
3. Scan the QR code to unlock
4. Ride to your destination
5. Park responsibly and end the ride in the app

## Vehicles

- **Bird Dash** — Stand-up electric scooter for quick first- and last-mile trips
- **Bird Explorer** — Cruiser-style, moped-inspired e-bike with a low step-through frame
- **Bird Journey** — Premium commuter e-bike for longer distances and extended range
- **Bird Voyager** — Compact, accessible e-bike for casual riders and shorter trips
- **Bird Angel** — Seated electric scooter with a step-through frame and footrests

## Partner Programs

- **City Partner** — Launch or expand shared micromobility in partnership with city governments
- **Transit Partner** — Real-time GBFS and MDS data feeds for transit agencies and journey-planning apps
- **Corporate Partner** — Brand advertising and the Bird Business+ bulk ride-pass program for employers
- **Operations Partner** — Own and operate a Bird fleet locally with no upfront vehicle costs

## Links

- [Homepage](https://bird.co/)
- [How to Ride](https://bird.co/how/)
- [Safety](https://bird.co/safety/)
- [Safety School](https://bird.co/safety-school/)
- [Vehicles](https://bird.co/vehicles/)
- [Sustainability](https://bird.co/sustainability/)
- [Access — affordable and accessible riding](https://bird.co/access/)
- [Careers](https://bird.co/careers/)
- [Contact Us](https://bird.co/contact-us/)
- [City Partner](https://bird.co/cities/)
- [Transit Partner](https://bird.co/transit/)
- [Corporate Partner](https://bird.co/advertising/)
- [Operations Partner](https://bird.co/us-op/)
- [News](https://bird.co/news/)
- [Spanish site](https://bird.co/es/)
- [Help Center](https://help.bird.co/)
- [Guidelines for Law Enforcement Requests](https://bird.co/law-enforcement-guidelines/)
- [App Store — iOS](https://apps.apple.com/app/bird-enjoy-the-ride/id1260842244)
- [Google Play — Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.bird.android)
- [Privacy Policy](https://bird.co/privacy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://bird.co/terms/)
- [Instagram @bird](https://www.instagram.com/bird/)
- [X / Twitter @birdride](https://x.com/birdride/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/birdapp/)