<div>In less than two weeks, you will be greeted to a mix of new electric, moped and motorcycles with full tank fuel at different Metro stations for passengers on rent. <br /><br />Called as ‘Metro Bikes’, about 30 two-wheelers will be stationed at five Metro stations for the benefit of commuters, who need mobility around the Metro stations. <br /><br />This is part of an attempt from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to achieve last-mile connectivity. <br /><br />Anil G, co-founder of Wicked Ride, a bike-rental firm, told Deccan Herald, “The BMRCL has allowed the firm to set up kiosks at five Metro stations - Baiyappanahalli, Trinity, Indiranagar, Mantri Square and Peenya. We will be operational in two weeks’ time,” he said. Wicked Ride has won the contract for the next three years, he added. <br /><br />The customer will be given the two-wheeler of his choice after collecting proof of his/her identity and address proof. They have to return the vehicle at the same kiosk. The rent will be charged based on the time and distance factors. <br /><br />Minimum charge<br /><br />The minimum charge is Rs 20 which entails the commute of 3 kilometres done within an half-an-hour. Every additional kilometre will be charged at Rs 3. The price will be reduced to those with membership card, the co-founder of Wicked Ride said. <br /><br />“In the latter stage, we will include multiple docking stations all around the city with parking facilities. We have also initiated the process to launch a mobile-based application with pre-booking facility,” he said.<br /><br />Besides, the BMRCL has also approached the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to provide feeder service at Metro stations.<br /><br /></div>
<div>In less than two weeks, you will be greeted to a mix of new electric, moped and motorcycles with full tank fuel at different Metro stations for passengers on rent. <br /><br />Called as ‘Metro Bikes’, about 30 two-wheelers will be stationed at five Metro stations for the benefit of commuters, who need mobility around the Metro stations. <br /><br />This is part of an attempt from the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to achieve last-mile connectivity. <br /><br />Anil G, co-founder of Wicked Ride, a bike-rental firm, told Deccan Herald, “The BMRCL has allowed the firm to set up kiosks at five Metro stations - Baiyappanahalli, Trinity, Indiranagar, Mantri Square and Peenya. We will be operational in two weeks’ time,” he said. Wicked Ride has won the contract for the next three years, he added. <br /><br />The customer will be given the two-wheeler of his choice after collecting proof of his/her identity and address proof. They have to return the vehicle at the same kiosk. The rent will be charged based on the time and distance factors. <br /><br />Minimum charge<br /><br />The minimum charge is Rs 20 which entails the commute of 3 kilometres done within an half-an-hour. Every additional kilometre will be charged at Rs 3. The price will be reduced to those with membership card, the co-founder of Wicked Ride said. <br /><br />“In the latter stage, we will include multiple docking stations all around the city with parking facilities. We have also initiated the process to launch a mobile-based application with pre-booking facility,” he said.<br /><br />Besides, the BMRCL has also approached the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to provide feeder service at Metro stations.<br /><br /></div>
