Cycle at Metro / Railway Stations For Rent

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Cycle at Metro Stations For Rent
Cycle at Metro Stations For Rent

Cycles and e-bike hiring facility are available at Railway and Metro Stations, details are here.

Cycle at Metro / Railway Stations For Rent

E-Bike by CR at Eight Mumbai Suburban Stations

Central Railway announced on 15.02.2021 that Railway has decided to provide space outside eight suburban stations to operate app-based electric bike (e-bike) services and allow app-based bus services from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSMT) and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) at Kurla. CR expects to earn non-fare revenue of around Rs 30 lakh per annum by leasing these spaces. “We expect e-bikes to become popular among passengers,” said the official. The e-bike services will be offered at CSMT, LTT, Byculla, Parel, Dadar, Bhandup, Mulund, and Thane stations on areas ranging from 45 sqm to 150 sqm. CR will also make space for charging stations and parking for the operators.

E-bike services have been receiving a good response at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) since the launch on August 31, 2020, for last-mile connectivity to Bandra station on Western Railway and Kurla station on CR under the Public Bicycle Sharing system. Till December, more than 7,000 people had used the e-bike facilities operated by Bengaluru-based Yulu.

E-Bike by CR at Eight Mumbai Suburban Stations
E-Bike by CR at Eight Mumbai Suburban Stations
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Agra Cantt Station : Bike on Rent Facility Launched

Indian Railway announced on 23.12.2020 that Agra Division, NCR has implemented an Innovative “Bike on rent” facility at Agra Cantt Station under NINFRIS Policy. These Bike on rent facility shall be beneficial for tourist and other passengers visiting Agra.

Agra Cantt Station : Bike on Rent Facility Launched
Agra Cantt Station : Bike on Rent Facility Launched

Chennai Metro Rail Electric Bikes

Now Chennai Metro Rail commuters can avail themselves of electric bikes in Thirumangalam, Vadapalani, and Alandur Metro Stations. The charges are Rs 3 per km and 10 paise per minute

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E-Bikes at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC)

E-bike services have been receiving a good response at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) since the launch on August 31, 2020, for last-mile connectivity to Bandra station on Western Railway and Kurla station on CR under the Public Bicycle Sharing system. Till December, more than 7,000 people had used the e-bike facilities operated by Bengaluru-based Yulu.

E-Bikes at Kurla Station, BKC Soon ~ Earlier Updates

Central Railway on 01.03.2020 announced that it will provide exclusive 115 square non-motorised environment friendly transport hubs, the first of which will come outside Kurla station on its Western side. The ✅ e-bikes will serve commuters between the business and student district of Bandra, Kurla and BKC. It is the first time that the Indian Railways is providing docking hubs for e-bike docking outside stations.

This will be an app based service, commutes must download the Yulu App, which will enable them to scan the QR code and unlock the cycle. Usage fees of ✅ Rs.10/- will be deducted through the app. The user has to pay Rs.10/- to unlock the bike, and subsequently pay✅ Rs.10/- for every 10 minutes of use. The top speed of the bike has been capped at 25 km per hour. The bikes are powered by interchangeable batteries, and hence would to need to be recharged at the docking hub.

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Jagruti Nagar : Bicycles for Rent at Metro Stations

At just ₹2 an hour, Mumbaikars can hire bicycles from Jagruti Nagar Metro station to their destinations, thereby reducing the carbon footprint. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Commissioner R.A. Rajeev and Mumbai Metro One president and CEO Abhay Kumar Mishra inaugurated the service at the Metro station on Sunday i.e 23.02.2020.

Mr. Rajeev and Mr. Mishra took the first bicycle rides to inaugurate the service that will be provided to commuters in collaboration with a company called ✅ MyByk. The bicycles, equipped with an in-built GPS location system, will be available at ₹2 per hour and people can avail of multiple daily, weekly and monthly plans.

“It will enable us to provide a clean environment along with end-to-end solutions for public transport. Such projects can become successful only when there is supporting infrastructure. We have to build cycle tracks and remember the pedestrians before constructing roads,” said Mr. Mishra. “It is the ultimate kind of last-mile connectivity that any Metro station will aspire for.”

Mr. Rajeev said all the Metro stations in Mumbai will eventually be bike-friendly. “We will develop all the new Metro stations with multi-modal integration with share taxis, bikes including non-motorised bikes, buses and all other means of transport for parking spaces. People will have easy access to these. We have planned to increase the capacity of public transport to push the number of people utilising it. We will double the capacity of public transport,” he said.

On the complaints about the lack of cycling tracks, Mr. Rajeev asked, when people can travel by their own vehicles even when the roads are not up to the mark, why is riding a bicycle such an issue without a dedicated bicycle track. No mass traffic transport system in the world has been successful in diverting people towards public transport without taking care of the first and last mile, he said.

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Electric Bike From Delhi Metro Station

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been making plans to enhance last mile connectivity for its users. First, it was a bicycle sharing system setup at select stations and now DMRC is offering electric bikes in partnership with ✅ Yulu at a total of nine metro stations.

The confirmation came recently as the Bengaluru based ride sharing start-up for electric bikes announced the initiation of its operations in Delhi. This is not the first time that Yulu has undertaken such operations. Before Delhi, the micro mobility start-up already has made its mark in cities like Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai.

As per the partnership pact between the two, Yulu has deployed a fleet of 250 electric bikes across locations in Delhi. The e-bikes being used is the Yulu Miracle model that comes with a top speed of 25 kmph and a range of 60 km on a single charge. As of now, Yulu services will only be available through 40 Yulu zones built across nine metro stations on both Yellow and Blue metro lines. Going forward, the plan is to increase the count of these e-bikes to around 5,000 in Delhi-NCR, within this year. By the second half of the 2020, Yulu co-founder, Amit Gupta plans to have 25,000 of these units across the region.

Cycle Sharing Services From Delhi Metro Stations

DMRC has allotted Cycle Stands at the metro stations. DMRC has engaged three private operators to run Cycle Stands at the metro stations as per the details hereunder: –

  • Greenolution
    • 7 Cycle Stands are being operated by M/s Greenolution at 6 metro stations located at Shastri Park (1), Hauz Khas (1), Saket (2), M G Road (1), Dwarka Sector-14 (1) and Akshardham (1). In addition, 2 cycle stands are operational at Shastri Park depot. Cycle is rented at nominal charges (Rs.10/- per hour). Cycles are rented to registered users / on submission of ID proof. Operator’s website is www.greenolution.in, mobile app is ‘LetUsCycle’ and have their OWNBYKE scheme wherein commuter can retain the bicycle by paying refundable security deposit of Rs.4,000/-.
  • Planet Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
    • 8 Cycle Stands are operational one each at Barakhamba Road, Patel Chowk, Mandi House (L-6), Kohat Enclave, Rithala, Dilshad Garden, Kashmere Gate and Inderlok. Cycle is rented at nominal charges (Rs.10/- per hour). Cycle is rented through apps based/online and also on submission of original ID proof.
  • M/s Delhi Cycles Pvt. Ltd.
    • 3 Cycle Stands are operation at Rohini East, Vishwavidyalaya and GTB Nagar. In addition, one cycle stand is in operation at DMRC site office of Vishwavidyalaya. Cycles are given to registered users or on submission of Original ID proof. As per arrangements made by M/s Delhi Cycles Pvt. Ltd., M/s Delhi Cycles have intimated that cluster between Vishwavidyalaya metro station (Gate No.3), GTB Nagar metro station (Gate No.5), Ramjas College, Hansraj College and Daulat Ram College is funded by M/s Tech Mahindra Foundation through their CSR funds. All expenses are borne by M/s Tech Mahindra Foundation and they are able to provide services free of cost to the commuters. Renting of cycles is free of cost at all stands except Rohini East. In order to discourage misuse of free service there is a cap of 30 minutes time per trip without any limits to number of trips in a day. Service are available between 8AM to 8PM Monday to Saturday. Service is closed on Sundays and Gazetted holidays. They are maintaining a website www.greenride.in, GreenRide app and a helpline with no.9650665555.
  • Cycle Sharing services are also being operated between Indian Habitat Center, JLN Stadium Metro
    • Station and Jorbagh Metro Station which is managed / funded by M/s India Habitat Center. Initially started for employees working at IHC and later opened for public, service is free to commuters & all expenses are borne by IHC. Services are operated by M/s Delhi Cycles Pvt. Ltd.
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FAQs

✅ How do I rent a bicycle at Delhi Metro?

Steps to rent a bicycle at Delhi Metro

  • If you are a commuter, you are required to fill up an easy form at the beginning to avail the facility.
  • The form is available at www.greenolution.in.
  • 18 cycles exist at the 3 stands present at Saket, Hauz Khas and Akshardham. The Neb Sarai shelter house contains 20 cycles.
  • The cycle facility costs Rs. 10/- per hour
  • The facility will remain in operation during summers from 8 AM till 8 PM, while during winters, the timing will be from 8 AM till 7 PM. On Sundays, the service will be available only till 4 PM.
  • The rental facility is provided after a thorough verification of the people using the facility.

✅ Can we take cycle in Delhi Metro?

No

✅ How do I rent a bicycle at Kochi Metro?

  • Download Hexi mobile app from the Google PlayStore or the App Store
  • Sign in and select your plan
  • Once your reach the cycle station, use the scanner on the app to scan the QR code on the cycle to unlock it.
  • When you finish the ride, the cycle has to be returned at the cycle station. You can find out the nearest cycle station using the app. At the end of the journey, you can select end trip and lock the cycle.
  • May the payment via app as per the plan selected.
  • If the cycle has any technical issues, contact Customer Care number of 7528810000

✅ How to use the e-bikes

It is interesting to note that since the top speed of the e-bikes have been limited, no driving license is required for their operation. Interested users can simply download the Yulu app on their smartphones and complete the registration process. Once the user is logged in, he or she can visit the nearest Yulu zone and unlock a Yulu e-bike using a QR code on the app.

List of Station facility provided by Indian Railway

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