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What does the BeeChill fee cover?
The BeeChill fee has your back by covering damages in the event of an accident where you’re at fault. Just remember, it’s essential to report the incident to us immediately.
However, there are certain situations where the BeeChill fee won’t cover the damages. These exceptions are outlined in our Terms of Service (section 7.17) and include cases such as:
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Failing to report the incident to us;
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
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Violating traffic regulations;
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Engaging in intentional or grossly negligent actions.
To make sure you’re protected, the BeeChill fee is applied to each trip as outlined in our our Pricelist. For full details, we encourage you to check out the Terms of Service.
Does the fee cover tow truck costs?
BeeChill fee covers towing costs if the vehicle needs to be towed due to an accident—just make sure to inform us right away, and we’ll handle the rest.
However, the BeeChill fee does not cover towing costs in the following situations:
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Running out of charge: If you discharge the EV battery, towing costs won’t be covered, as it’s your responsibility to ensure the vehicle has enough charge, just like with fuel in traditional cars.
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Parking violations: If the vehicle is towed because of a traffic violation, such as parking in a restricted area, the fee will not cover the costs and you’ll be responsible for the towing charges.
In these cases, it’s important to follow traffic rules and keep an eye on the vehicle’s battery or fuel level to avoid extra costs. For more details, please refer to our Terms of Service or Pricelist.
'CityBee' parking zones
‘CityBee’ zones shown on the app map indicate where you can start, pause, or end your trip. Always follow local traffic and parking rules, and avoid restricted areas such as ‘No Parking’, ‘Reserved’, or private spaces.
Please do not leave ‘CityBee’ cars in underground or multi-story car parks, private driveways, lawns, or areas with time-regulated parking.
Important: parking zones are different for passenger, van, and electric van vehicles.
Zone Types and How They Work
Transparent (light) areas are the main ‘CityBee’ zones. Here, you can freely end your trip or park temporarily free of charges as long as you follow parking rules and don’t use disabled, reserved, or private spots. If you park in a private paid lot such as Citypark, Unipark, Europark (unless stated otherwise), you are responsible for the parking fee.
Yellow zones may include an extra fee or a discount when starting or ending a trip, depending on the zone. Tap the yellow zone or (€) icon in the app to view details.
Grey (dark) zones are areas where trips cannot be ended. You can drive through them or park temporarily, but if you do, you’ll need to pay any parking fees yourself.
If you want to finish your trip, you must move to a transparent or yellow zone.
Private or Paid Parking Lots
Parking in private paid lots is allowed unless stated otherwise, but you will need to cover the parking cost yourself.
Country-Specific Parking Rules
Lithuania: You can park the car in public city parking free of charge if it’s a ‘CityBee’ permitted zone displayed in the app. Be aware of private parking exceptions and traffic rules described above. You can find parking zones in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Palanga, Kretinga, Gargždai.
Latvia: You can freely park the car in public city spaces in Riga, Jūrmala (no need to buy entry pass), Liepāja, Ventspils and Ādaži. If the car is parked in a private paid parking lot (e.g., Citypark, Europark), except for these exceptions, the driver covers the parking fee themselves. Riga City Parking zones, except for Zone R, are free of charge for ‘CityBee’ users.
Estonia: Parking is free in public city spaces (except Old Town) and in selected Europark private car parks. If you park in a private paid lot, you must pay for parking yourself.
Travelling Between Cities and Countries
❗ You’re welcome to take a CityBee car across the Baltics (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia) and finish your trip in any CityBee zone you see in the app. Just keep in mind that a €69 cross-border fee applies when a trip starts in Latvia or Estonia and ends in Lithuania.
More information about the reason for this additional fee can be found here.
If you end the trip in Latvia or Estonia, no additional fees will be charged.
Van drivers should note that in some cases, road vignettes or passes may need to be purchased separately, depending on local regulations.
Before You End Your Trip
1. Open the ‘CityBee’ app, click ‘Reservation’ and check your current zone.
2. Ensure you are in a transparent or yellow zone.
3. Review any applicable fee or discount in the app.
4. Confirm you are parked correctly according to traffic and parking rules.
5. Avoid grey zones, restricted areas, or private driveways.
End of the trip
Park the car in ‘CityBee’ zone when you’re finished. All zones are shown on the app map. For more details on parking zones, see our guide here.
Before you hop out, do a quick check:
– Grabbed all your stuff
– Car documents and accessories still in the car
– Key back where you found it (or somewhere the next person will easily spot it)
– Windows and sunroof closed
Then just open your active trip in the app, hit ‘End trip’, and confirm. Make sure the doors actually lock. You’ll get a confirmation.
Left something behind?
No worries. You can unlock the car once for free to grab your things. Find out more about retrieving lost items here.
Payment for CityBee services
To get started with CityBee, you must link a payment card to your CityBee account.
You can link more than one payment card and choose before each trip which card will be used for automatic payment for the services immediately after the trip or during your trip, depending on the length of your journey.
A linked payment card should allow making automatic payments from the client’s account linked to a card.
Disconnecting the electric car from the charging station
Please note that this service is provided in Lithuania and Estonia.
Lithuania:
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Make sure the car is unlocked.
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Take the car keys and find the charging coin (RFID key) attached (there are two coins: one for “IgnitisON” and one for “ElintaCharge”).
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In case of charging at the “IgnitisON” charging station or “ElintaCharge” fast charging station:
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Approach the charging station, scan the charging token, and choose “Stop Charging” (“Sustabdyti”).
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Wait a few seconds until the charging process is fully stopped.
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Gently unplug the cable from the vehicle and leave it at the charging station.
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In case of charging the vehicle at a 2-slot “ElintaCharge” station:
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Scan the charging token and wait for a few seconds until the word “Charging” on the station stops lightning.
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Wait a few seconds until the charging process is fully stopped.
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Gently unplug the cable from the charging station first and then unplug it from the CityBee vehicle.
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Don’t leave the cable at the charging station, put the cable back in the car:
• In the case of the VW e-Crafter electric van – under the front center seat
• In the case of a passenger car – to the spare wheel space in the trunk.
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If you cannot unplug the cable from the car easily, take the car keys and press the “Unlock” button twice again.
Estonia:
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Make sure the car is unlocked
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Take the ‘Eleport’ charging card from sun visor
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To disconnect the charger in Eleport charging station:
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Take the Eleport charging card and tap it on the reader
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Press ”Stop Charging” (”Lõpeta laadimine”) – this process may take up to 30 seconds
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Disconnect the charging cable from the car and put it back to the charger
Change of password
To change the CityBee self-service password, click on “I forgot/want to change my password” on the website . Once you’ve done that, enter your email address linked with your CityBee account in the box that appears. An email will be sent to your inbox with instructions explaining how to change your password.
Lithuania self – service: https://selfservice.citybee.lt/#/login;
Latvia self-service: https://selfservice.citybee.lv/;
Estonia self-service: https://selfservice.citybee.ee/.
Failure to Comply with Speed Limit Notification
At CityBee, we prioritize safety, both for our drivers and everyone on the road. If you happen to exceed the speed limit, we’ll call you or send you a notification to remind you to slow down.
However, if after receiving this notification you continue to exceed the speed limit, a fine specified in our Pricelist will be applied. This fine serves as a reminder to follow the rules of the road and keep your driving safe.
By respecting speed limits, you’re not only avoiding fines but also contributing to a safer experience for everyone. Let’s keep it safe and smooth on the roads!