Hanoi considers year-long trial of public bike service
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The Hanoi Department of Transportation has proposed to the municipal People’s Committee that a public bike service be launched in the capital city for a 12-month trial period.
Under the proposal, private firm Tri Nam will provide 1,000 bikes, 50% of them electric, at 94 locations in the city.
The pilot project is set to cost over VND30.3 billion ($1.22 million).
The company will charge VND10,000 for a 30-minute trip on electric bikes and VND5,000 for the same duration on normal bicycles.
Full-day rent for the electric bike will be VND120,000 and half that for pedal bicycles. Monthly tickets will also be available for commuters, who will make payments with e-wallets.
Six downtown districts will be prioritized for the pilot project, including Ba Dinh, Dong Da, Tay Ho and Hai Ba Trung.
The project is part of the department’s initiatives to diversify public means of transport and to reduce emissions.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company will operate this proposed public bike service in Hanoi?
Which company will operate this proposed public bike service in Hanoi?
Private firm Tri Nam is proposed to provide and manage the public bike service. They will be responsible for supplying 1,000 bikes across 94 locations in the city for the trial.
Q.What are the proposed rental charges for using the bikes?
What are the proposed rental charges for using the bikes?
Electric bikes will cost VND10,000 for 30 minutes, and pedal bikes VND5,000. Full-day rentals are VND120,000 for electric and VND60,000 for pedal bicycles, with monthly tickets also available.
Q.What is the primary motivation behind launching this public bike service?
What is the primary motivation behind launching this public bike service?
The Hanoi Department of Transportation is introducing the project to diversify public transport options. It also aims to contribute to reducing emissions within the capital city.
Q.How will users pay for the bike service?
How will users pay for the bike service?
Commuters will be able to make payments for the bike service using e-wallets. The article mentions monthly tickets will also be available for regular users.
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