Cycling around Victoria is about to get a whole lot easier.
will distribute 200 bikes across the city Sept. 30, equipped with GPS and self-activating locks. The stationless bikesharing service means no fixed bicycle racks and no restrictions about where to dock your bike when youB次元官网网址檙e done riding. With U-bicycleB次元官网网址檚 mobile app, cyclists can easily find a bike, unlock it and get cruising. The 3-speed bikes come with helmets and a carbon belt drive system, so no more hassling with greasy chains.
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Victoria will add another 150 bikes over the following month, bringing the total fleet to 350. A 30-minute ride on the lightweight, aluminum frames will run you $1. U-bicycle will soft-launch at the Monday morning at the Victoria Convention Centre. The team will demo the app technology and the bikes will be onsite for trial rides.
The Chinese company has chosen Victoria for its first North American location, with plans to expand across the country.
