Hanoi People's Committee has just asked the local transport department to develop a project on public bike service in five inner districts.
Hanoi to launch public bike service in five inner districts. Illustrative photo
According to a plan by the transport department, the project will be carried out into two phases.
In the first phase, around 1,000 bikes and electric bikes will be available for rent at between 70-80 points in five districts of Ba Dinh, Tay Ho, Dong Da, Ha Dong, and Thanh Xuan from 2022 and 2023.
In the second phase which will be deployed from 2023 to 2024, the service will be expanded to surrounding districts with 3,000 bikes arranged at 350 points.
The project is estimated to cost VND 26 billion (USD 1.13 million). During a 18-month pilot period, service fee will be VND20,000 (USD0.86) per hour or VND 200,000 a day.
Ho Chi Minh City also piloted a public bicycle rental service in District 1 last December.