DTU teachers, students can now pedal on campus

Students and teachers of the Delhi Technological University (DTU) can pedal to their destinations on the 164-acre campus, a facility that was launched today after the varsity partnered with an app-based bicycle-sharing platform.

Ofo, claimed to be the largest bicycle-sharing platform across the world operated through a mobile application, will deploy 150 bicycles on the DTU campus, giving students and staff a convenient and environment-friendly alternative for commute on the campus, a statement issued by Beijing-based company said.

"Riders will be able to pick up and drop Ofo bicycles from anywhere within the university premises to either travel from their hostel to classes or to traverse different departments, without having to resort to motorized vehicles," it said.

DTU vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh, in the statement said, I am very thankful to Ofo who are promoting this initiative in the university. We would take all initiatives to encourage bicycling in the campus."