On October 25, 2025, the City of Hayward, California, started its Hayward Rides free bike giveaway program. The city distributed over 100 bicycles at the Hayward Public Library’s Trunk or Treat event. The program plans to provide about 2,000 free bikes to Hayward residents by the end of 2026.
The goal is to improve access to affordable and sustainable transportation. The program focuses on high school students and lower-income residents. At the launch event, local nonprofits Eden Youth and Family Center and Bike East Bay helped distribute bikes. City staff assisted more than 400 people with applications for future giveaways…