Biking in Glasgow
Glasgow fleet expands as city celebrates 1.25 million rentals
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ne-hundred-and-sixty extra bikes and 16 additional stations are being added to Glasgowâs popular fleet of nextbikes this year as the city celebrates a milestone of 1.25 million rentals. One hundred of the new bikes will hit the streets over the next few weeks, along with 10 new stations, as the scheme expands its network across the city. The remaining 60 bikes and six stations will be added to the expanding fleet by the autumn. They will join the cityâs existing 770 standard bikes, 126 e-bikes, and 90 stations. The new bikes are nextbikeâs
latest model - the Smartbike 2.0. They have the benefits of improved security, locking mechanisms, and enhanced GPS tracking, with a slightly different rental procedure to the existing bikes. Krysia Solheim, nextbike UK MD, said: âWeâre delighted to be introducing these new bikes to the Glasgow fleet, especially in the year that COP26 take place in the city and the focus turns to halting climate change. âWeâre also excited to be expanding our network of stations into areas that previously havenât had direct access to a station. Weâre keen to ensure that as the fleet grows, it is as inclusive as possible
and doesnât just service the city centre." The new bikes have been funded by Glasgow City Council and Andy Waddell, Director of Operations for Glasgow City Council, said: âGlasgowâs cycle hire scheme is a huge ongoing success and has played a major role in supporting the growing interest in active travel across the city. âGetting more people on a bike on a more regular basis is essential if we are to achieve Glasgowâs target of carbon neutrality by 2030. The cycle hire scheme therefore has a vital role to play in the cityâs effort to tackle the current climate crisis.â
The new stations are at: Cathcart Railway Station Corkerhill Railway Station Maryland Drive Pollokshields East Railway Station Mount Vernon Rail Riddrie South Maryhill Library Anniesland Library Gorbals Library Pollok Roundabout 6
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