Public bike-share service launched
VGP - The pilot public bicycle-sharing program will start before next month in Hanoi's six downtown districts of Hoan Kiem, Dong Da, Thanh Xuan, Hai Ba Trung, Ba Dinh, and Tay Ho over a period of 12 months.
During the trial period, the Tri Nam Group, the project's investor, will be allowed to use the sidewalks free of charge to install bike racks.
The service has received positive feedback from users when it was piloted in Ho Chi Minh City, Quy Nhon City in the central province of Binh Dinh, Vung Tau City in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, and the northern province of Hai Duong.
Bicycle-sharing services are provided at some public places and tourist attractions in Hanoi. Photos: Huy Pham/The Hanoi Times
The target customers of the project are public transport passengers, students, and tourists.
This means of public transport helps connect rail stations, and bus stops to homes and between apartment buildings.
Riders can use the TNGo app to scan the QR code to unlock the bike.
Bicycle rental supports the development of the city's public transport network.
