Hangzhou expands bike rental program
(chinadaily.com.cn)
2011-07-15 17:27
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Its capital city, Hangzhou, began offering the service in May 2008, with 2,800 bikes at 60 service outlets.
According to records, rentals have totaled more than 100 million since then, and is making great progress toward promoting environmental protection and a low-carbon lifestyle.
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Tourists go around West Lake with their rented bikes, July 14, 2011. [Photo / Xinhua] |
The city has expanded the program by offering 60,000 bikes at over 2,400 outlets.
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