Bangalore Metro to provide bikes on rent for commuters

In a bid to encourage motorists in Bangalore to travel by metro, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) plans to allow third parties to rent out motorcycles outside nine stations to ensure last-mile connectivity.

The BMRCL’s earlier plans of renting out bicycles or starting feeder bus services have fizzled out because of lack of commuter response. This time, the corporation wants to rent out space of about 600 sq ft outside nine metro stations to contractors who will have to rent out motorcycles to commuters.

According to a BMRCL spokesman, a commuter can get off the station, take a bike on hire and use it during the day. He or she can return the vehicle in the evening before embarking on the return journey.

The corporation wants the contractors to provide electric two-wheelers as well at the stations.

The Bangalore Metro project, known as Namma Metro, has been progressing at a snail’s pace. According to estimates, it may take another 15 years before the entire project is executed.

Source : BS Motoring