Ride on Metro, pedal to work

Jul 01, 2012 |

Bengaluru

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The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) has announced an eco-friendly initiative in introducing the rent-a-cycle concept to encourage commuters ride bicycles to and from the Namma Metro stations. According to general manager (finance) U.A. Vasantha Rao, the aim is to promote sustainable alternative transport which will help reduce gas emissions and protect the health and quality of life of citizens.

The BMRCL will allot designated spaces in the vicinity of Metro stations along Reach-1. The bidders for the initiative can set up automated bicycle stands and all other sub-systems required for the operation of the 24x7 bicycle hiring services. Space to accommodate at least six cycles will be provided at all the Metro stations, he said.

The BMRCL has floated tenders to implement the project along Reach–1 on June 30 and July 27 will be the last date to participate in the tender process. Commuters who have brief work can hire a bicycle from the Metro station to the nearest place on hourly basis and drop it back at any of the nearest stations. With this, commuters will not have to haggle with autorickshaw drivers, he added. Pedaling your way helps beat traffic snarls and with cycling picking up in the city, the concept will get a boost, BMRCL feels. The state government and BBMP too have agreed to provide cycle tracks for the safety of cyclists.

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