Hubballi: Environmentally friendly mobility will get a boost in Hubballi with the launch of a public bicycle sharing system.
This will be the first of its type of initiative in North Carnataka.
Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Limited (HDSCL) Implemented a Public Bicyble Sharing System (PBS) in Hubballi at a cost of Rs 8.5 Crore.
Final work is underway because of the launch and trial is also active.
The bicycle dock is almost ready and each has 10 slots for parking and locks the bike.
Eight docking stations for finished pilots.
Procurement of bicycles and reset distribution vehicles has been completed.
HDSCL MD CW Shakeel Ahmed said, “310 mechanical bikes, 30 electric bicycles (pedal assists), 34 docking stations, cellular applications, reset vehicles bicycle, operation and five-year maintenance are project components.” Bicycles from Malaysia have been prepared and noticed have been prepared Taken to ensure bicycles can be used in all weather conditions.
Trinity Technologies and Software Solutions Pvt Ltd will take care of operations and maintenance, “he added.” Already, the trial has begun.
In a few weeks, the PBS system will be launched.
The total length of the PBS system in Hubballi is 30 km.
Users can take a bicycle at any station and take it off at any station, “he said.
The bike will work with a smart card.
Users need to download the application and register to use a bicycle.
Users are likely to be charged every hour.
Decisions on the rates and other charges taken by HDSCL, said source.
Ahmed said, “Rates will be decided after seeing feasibility and response.” Rajneesh Ganjylar, MD, Technologies Trinity and Solutions Software Pvt Ltd, said, “Bicycles are equipped with unique colors designed and specifically developed for the system HD-PBS.
The bicycle color scheme has been resolved after consultation because HDSCL and all stakeholders are involved.
“” Bicycles are equipped with a 26.2-inch diameter wheel with adjustable seat heights.
Bicycles can be easily used by motorists above as high as 4 feet 9 inches.
This means that the average Indian age above 13 can easily drive it, “he added.
Box: Bike has an integrated key that can be opened by scanning QR code through a mobile application or by using a smart card that is issued for user QR / key-based smart card Have Inbuilt GPS tracking tools used to record bicycle movements within city limits.