Do Smart Metro Bikes have to be returned to a station?

Riders will be charged a $2 convenience fee when a Smart Metro Bike is locked outside of a station within the Smart Metro Bike service area. Riders are responsible for paying a $20 fee when a Smart Metro Bike is locked outside of the Smart Metro Bike service area. For more information on station locations and the Smart Metro Bike service area boundaries, please refer to the Metro Bike Share Station and Bike Map.