[sustran] [World Streets Daily] YouBike: New Share Bike scheme in Taipei

[Eric Britton (France)]

[http://www.youbike.com.tw/upage/english.htm]
A new public bike scheme just started by the Taipei goverment and
supported by Giant bicycle in Taipei. As stated on the
wibsite: "Bicycle is clearly growing trend all around the world. It is
a symbol of advanced, civic and a green city. The cycling population in
Taiwan is growing rapidly acrros all ages."The ambition of the project
is to promote the use of bicycle as the "last mile" connection for
public transportation. This encourage a new commuting culture to let
more people to take public transport. Increase transport efficiency
while reducing the energy consumption. as the same time.The YouBike
system is controled by automated electronic system, using RFID and
smart card system. The YouBike Public Bicycle System uses the EasyCard
as the membership card. Short-term card registration is available from
the information kiosk at each rental point. Long-term card can be
applied via the YouBike website or service center.First 30 minutes of
each session is free then TWD 10 (about $0.30) for each additional 15
minutes.Some statistics:• Automated bicycle station: 11• RFID tagged
parking space: 754• YouBikes: 500• Service center: 1English language
website at: http://www.youbike.com.tw/upage/english.htmContact for
further information: service at youbike.com.tw or Fax 02 2722-4211

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Posted By Eric Britton (France) to World Streets Daily at 3/25/2009
08:00:00 AM
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