Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Launches $31 Bluebikes Credit for National Wellness Month

WHAT:              In celebration of National Wellness Month, <a href="https://aboutus.bluecrossma.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts</a> (“Blue Cross”) is launching a free $31 Bluebikes credit to encourage active transportation and support healthier lifestyles across Metro Boston. Blue Cross is the title sponsor of Bluebikes, Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system. The system is municipally owned by thirteen cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, and jointly managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville and the Town of Brookline. It is operated by Lyft under municipal contract.  WHEN:             Available beginning August 1, 2025 (while supplies last)                          WHERE:            Credits can be used for pedal and ebikes across Bluebikes’ 550 stations in 13 municipalities, including Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. HOW:               Riders can redeem the free $31 Bluebikes credit by entering code BLUECROSSMARIDE in the “Rewards” section of the <a href="https://www.bluebikes.com/how-it-works/get-the-app">Bluebikes app</a>. Credits are available while supplies last and must be used within 12 months from the time of redemption. CONTACT:         Aidan MacAdam, Elevate Communications – <a href="mailto:amacadam@elevatecom.com">amacadam@elevatecom.com</a>, (857) 507-5143

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Provide Free Bluebikes Credit During Summer 2025 MBTA Closures

WHAT: <a href="https://aboutus.bluecrossma.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts</a> (“Blue Cross”), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, Bluebikes, is providing a free $20 Bluebikes credit to help riders stay mobile during summer MBTA service disruptions. The $20 credits complement the City of Boston’s free unlocks offer tied to select MBTA closures.  Blue Cross is the title sponsor of Bluebikes, which is municipally owned by the by thirteen cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, jointly managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville and the Town of Brookline, and operated under contract by Lyft. WHEN: July 10, 2025 (and while supplies last) WHERE: The credit applies to both pedal and ebike trips across Bluebikes’ 550 stations in 13 municipalities, including Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. HOW: Riders can redeem the free $20 Bluebikes credit by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA2 in the “Rewards” section of the <a href="https://www.bluebikes.com/how-it-works/get-the-app">Bluebikes app</a>. Credits are available while supplies last and must be used by December 31, 2025.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrates Pride Month with Return of Proud Bikes to Bluebikes System

WHAT:              In celebration of Pride Month, <a href="https://aboutus.bluecrossma.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts</a> (Blue Cross), the title sponsor of Bluebikes, is again launching 100 rainbow-wrapped “Proud Bikes” into Greater Boston’s bike share system this June. As part of this month-long initiative to support LGBTQIA+ health care access across Greater Boston, Blue Cross will donate $1 to <a href="https://fenwayhealth.org/">Fenway Health</a> for every ride taken on a “Proud Bike” (either classic or ebike). Once that threshold is met, Lyft, the operator of Bluebikes, will match the donation with an additional $1 per “Proud Bike” ride, contributing up to an additional $10,000. Blue Cross has been Bluebikes’ title sponsor since the 2018 inception of the publicly owned bike share program, which is owned by the 13 participating municipalities and operated by Lyft. WHEN:             June 1 - June 30, 2025                          WHERE:            “Proud Bikes” will be available across the system’s 13 municipalities: Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. A full list of Bluebikes stations can be found at <a href="https://member.bluebikes.com/map/">www.bluebikes.com/map</a>. HOW:               Find and ride one of the 100 Proud Bikes across the Bluebikes system and a $1 donation will automatically be made on behalf of your ride. CONTACT:         Aidan MacAdam, Elevate Communications – <a href="mailto:amacadam@elevatecom.com">amacadam@elevatecom.com</a>, (857) 507-5143

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrates National Bike Month with Free $50 Bluebikes Credits

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrates National Bike Month with Free $50 Bluebikes Credits. &nbsp; To celebrate National Bike Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month,&nbsp;<a href="https://aboutus.bluecrossma.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts</a>&nbsp;(“Blue Cross”), title sponsor of&nbsp;<a href="https://bluebikes.com/">Bluebikes</a>, will provide a free $50 Bluebikes credit to encourage more people to experience the physical and mental health benefits of biking.&nbsp; Blue Cross is the title sponsor of Bluebikes, which is municipally owned by the by thirteen cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, jointly managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville and the Town of Brookline, and operated under contract by Lyft. The credit applies to both pedal and ebike trips across Bluebikes’ 500 stations in 13 municipalities, including Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown.&nbsp; HOW:&nbsp;Riders can redeem the free $50 Bluebikes credit by entering code BLUECROSSMABIKE in the “Rewards” sections of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bluebikes.com/how-it-works/get-the-app">Bluebikes App</a>. The credit is available while supplies last.

FREE Bluebikes Rides to the Polls on Election Day

WHAT: To reduce transportation barriers as residents head to the polls, <a href="https://aboutus.bluecrossma.com/">Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts</a> (“Blue Cross”) is sponsoring free <a href="https://www.bluebikes.com/">Bluebikes</a> Day Passes on Tuesday, November 5. Blue Cross, the state’s largest health plan, is committed to increasing access to voting locations to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to exercise their civic duty.  Blue Cross is the title sponsor of Bluebikes, which is municipally owned by thirteen cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, jointly managed by the Cities of Boston, Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville and the Town of Brookline, and operated under contract by Lyft. Passes are available while supplies last. WHEN:  Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Election Day) – all day                          WHERE:  Free Election Day Passes are available from any of the Bluebikes stations across the system’s 13 municipalities: Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville and Watertown. Residents interested in riding Bluebikes to the polls can visit <a href="https://account.bluebikes.com/map">https://account.bluebikes.com/map</a> to find the closest station. HOW:  Riders can download and open the <a href="https://www.bluebikes.com/how-it-works/get-the-app">Bluebikes App</a> on a mobile device and enter the code BCBSMAVOTE during checkout. Each code will unlock a free Day Pass, which includes unlimited complimentary two-hour classic bike rides during a 24-hour period, and free ebike unlocks (a per-minute charge will apply for ebike usage after the unlock).  CONTACT:  Aidan MacAdam, Elevate Communications – <a href="mailto:amacadam@elevatecom.com">amacadam@elevatecom.com</a>, (857) 507-5143

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Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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S28: calendar experiences

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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S16: editor picks

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S2 (A): top experiences

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

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S19: interest based

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S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Launches $31 Bluebikes Credit for National Wellness Month

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Provide Free Bluebikes Credit During Summer 2025 MBTA Closures

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrates Pride Month with Return of Proud Bikes to Bluebikes System

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrates National Bike Month with Free $50 Bluebikes Credits

FREE Bluebikes Rides to the Polls on Election Day