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For the first and last mile connectivity of the commuters- E-bike services launched by CMRL launched
Posted on: 19/Sep/2020 9:31:36 AM
The three important metro stations in Chennai like Thirumangalam, Vadapalani and Alandur are now grabbing the attention of many. It must be taken into account that the CMRL has launched e-bike services at these 3 metro stations.
Information collected now is for the first and last mile connectivity the e-bike services could be used by the commuters. Mobile apps could be used to book these e-bikes. For the purpose of the service, CMRL has joined hands with Howdy Hire Bikes mobile app and selected a pickup and drop point.
It is said that after getting the e-bike the commuters would have to scan the QR code on the bike to lock/unlock/start and pause through the mobile app. The superb piece of information is that the pickup and drop hub would be available at every 500m in the Chennai city. For just Rs 3 per km and for 10 paisa per minute e-bike services would be available for the commuters.
The officials mentioned that the first ride would be free of cost and there would be a discount of 50% for the next 5 rides. The commuters need not worry about the droplet based virus as these e-bikes are coated with a certified anti-microbial solution. After every ride, both the bikes as well as the helmets would be sanitised.
The e-bike facility would be available at several other metro stations in Chennai and this would depend on the response from the public. In Chennai, at some metro stations, CMRL has been operating share autos, app based share cabs and bicycles etc is well known.
