diff --git a/bluebikes b/bluebikes
index a73596b..a017d34 100755
--- a/bluebikes
+++ b/bluebikes
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ get_station_info() {
     
     # checks that $STATIONID is set
     if [[ -z "$STATION_ID" ]] ; then
-        printf 'Please set a station with bb -s' >&2
+        echo "Please set a station with bb -s"
         exit 1
     fi