Kochi: In a bid to promote non-motorized transport in the city, The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) is introducing cycle sharing, a common sight in several cities outside the country.
The cycles, being arranged with the help of Athees Cycle Club, will be available for free. The project will be launched by KMRL managing director Elias George on June 5, the Environment Day, at Menaka Junction.
Need to know
The cycles will be available at four places. The present cycle racks are: opposite Gateway Hotel at Menaka Junction; on KK Road near Kaloor Bus Stand; under the north bridge near the North Railway Station; and at the main entry of South Station.
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The cycles, kept locked up at these locations, can be taken away and returned there itself or at any of the three other racks. There is no fee. The maximum limit is 100 hours per month, after which the cycle cannot be unlocked.
The locking and unlocking is done through the club. For membership, send an SMS to 9645511155 with details: your name-space-address-space-mail ID-space-job-space.
