CapMetro Bikeshare in Austin first paused operations on July 1, 2024 during its transition from MetroBike to the new CapMetro Bikeshare system. A later, separate suspension happened on May 24, 2026 at 11 a.m. after a facility fire damaged batteries and charging equipment.

What happened

  • July 1, 2024: service was temporarily suspended as the old MetroBike system was retired and replaced.
  • May 24, 2026: CapMetro Bikeshare was suspended again after a fire at its South Austin facility.

Most likely answer

If you mean the first time CapMetro bikes in Austin paused operations, the date was July 1, 2024.

If you mean the more recent outage, it began May 24, 2026.