SIn order to make Delhiites healthy and to further reduce pollution, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced an additional 200 smart cycles to its existing fleet of 300 by the end of December. The Council launched the World Class Bike Sharing System (PBS) on Saturday.
"New Delhi is ready to change the lifestyle of Delhiites by adopting cycling to enable last-mile-connectivity and reduce the pollution along with their fitness improvement," said Naresh Kumar, Chairman, NDMC.
According to the chairman, people who are willing to ride the cycles to commute will be able to avail of the facility by registering on NDMC Mobile App 'NDMC-311'.
"After registration, cyclists may use the touch pad at the back of the cycle to unlock it with the help of a One Time Password (OTP). This app based system records the time when the cycle is unlocked and charges the fee accordingly," Kumar said.
As of now, around 300 smart cycles have already been put in public use at 50 metro stations, spread across entire New Delhi area.
The cycles that are being used for the cause are of German origin, informed Vice President and Treasurer of World Cycling Alliance, DV Manohar.
"In India, smart bike has its Assembly Plant in Hyderabad and we are planning to set up another one in Delhi soon," he said.
The council is planning to charge Rs 10 for 30 minutes of riding with exemption being given to the members on first 30 minute of riding. The subscriptions on weekly, monthly and annual basis will also be provided, informed senior officials.
While the subscription one week pass will be available at Rs 199, the monthly pass will cost Rs 399. Similarly, six month pass will cost Rs 1,199 and maximum one year pass will be available at Rs 1,999, added the officials. The facility of cycle Sharing in New Delhi area will be available between 6 am and 10 pm daily.