This benefit originally ran through a Jawnt Pass card with direct payment. It's now moved to a reimbursement model for the remainder of 2026 - pay out of pocket, then submit for reimbursement through Jawnt. Receipts will be reviewed in January 2027.
How It Works
Harvard's bicycle commuter benefit will operate on a reimbursement basis for the remainder of 2026. Pay for eligible bike commuting expenses with a personal card (or cash), then submit a reimbursement request through Jawnt - up to $360 per calendar year.
If you already used a Jawnt Pass debit card for bike-related purchases and/or reimbursements prior to this change: that's now turned off, so your card will no longer be loaded with the $30/month and won't work for new purchases, but any balance already on it will be available as a reimbursement.
Paying for bike expenses directly through your Jawnt Pass card will be available again in 2027 — for now, save your receipts to submit through the reimbursement process described above.
Employee eligibility
Eligible employees can receive $30/month (up to $360/year) for biking expenses, when they have not enrolled in parking or transit benefits. For additional questions about eligibility, please see Harvard's site here.
Eligible expenses
Bicycle purchase — new or used bicycles, including e-bikes, from retailers or private sellers
Maintenance, improvements, and accessories — parts, repair services, roadside assistance (e.g., NEMO), racks, locks, panniers, trailers, and bike-specific apparel (reflective gear, gloves, shoes, cycling shorts)
Parking and storage — daily to annual fees
Safety gear — helmets, lights, bells, reflectors
Bluebikes membership — daily, monthly, or annual, including e-bike usage
Not eligible: scooters or non-bicycle devices, indoor/exercise bikes, general-use items (coats, backpacks), ground or vehicle-mounted storage racks, or expenses incurred by someone other than the participant.
Questions? Contact [email protected].