Hyderabad to get 23 new bike stations

Smartbike Mobility, a public bike sharing system aimed at providing lastmile connectivity across Hyderabad Metro rail stations, was officially launched in the city, on Tuesday. Currently seven bike stations have been set up at Metro stations, and 23 stations will be added in the next few weeks, said organizers.

The initiative is a joint collaboration between Hyderabad Bicycling Club, Smartbike Mobility Pvt Ltd and Germanbased Nextbike GmbH, one of the world’s largest Public Bike Sharing System



manufacturers and operators with a presence in 120 cities across the world. 300 smartbike stations have been planned across Hyderabad, in a phased manner, over the next three years. Bike stations have been built at Miyapur, JNTU, KPHB and Kukatpally Metro stations. Feeder bike stations have been set up near Miyapur junction, JNTU Main gate and Cyber Towers.

Those who wish to avail these smartbikes must register on the Smartbike website or mobile app and pay Rs.500 as an initial deposit.