This is indeed good news for Chennai Citizens!
People using smart bikes in the Chennai Metro City will now be allowed to take them home under a long-term rental scheme.
As of now, the users are required to leave bikes at docking stations following a ride.
An official associated with the smart bike programme in Chennai has shared information that people may not want to use a new bike every day, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite these bikes being sanitized after every use.
The official further shared that the long-term a rental scheme that has been launched will allow Chennai residents to keep one smart bike with them for as long as a month!
In this regard, monthly rent has been fixed at Rs 999, while a smart bike can be rented for a fortnight at Rs 599 and for a week at Rs 299.