Starting January 15, the Chennai Corporation will operate its cycle-sharing system in the city from 21 locations. Five Metro stations and 16 feeder stations will have the system in the first phase.
The Corporation gave its approval for the 21 locations early this week. Testing of the system is underway in Anna Nagar and Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has agreed to give temporary power supply for testing the system, officials said.
Work on the Thirumangalam Metro station started a few days ago, and the installation has been completed. “We will inspect the facility next week,” said an official. Work on commissioning the system in Metro stations at Anna Nagar East, Anna Nagar Tower and Shenoy Nagar would also be completed shortly, said an official.
The Corporation has asked the service provider to apply for power connection from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board for implementing, operating and maintaining the project for seven years.
Feeder stations
Hospitals, colleges, parks, schools, playgrounds and residential complexes have been identified for locating feeder stations.
Feeder stations approved by the Corporation include Anna Nagar Tower Park, Kandaswamy College, Valliammal School, Anna Nagar K Block Second Main Road, Bougainvillea Park, The Gardenia, Fourth Avenue, Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management, Fourth Avenue-Sixth Cross Junction, TNHB Flats on Ambattur Industrial Estate Road, Mathura Flats opposite Frontier Lifeline Hospital, ONGC Residential Complex on Park Road, SBOA School, K Block, 21st Main Road, Lakshmi Talkies Road and Crescent Road.
Commuters will be permitted to pick a cycle near the Metro stations and leave them at any of the feeder locations. An app has been created for users of the project.
Monthly pass rates finalised
The subscription types have been finalised by the service provider and approved by the Corporation. The user charges will be ₹5 per hour, plus GST. The charges will be ₹9 for every additional 30 minutes.
A person who opts for a one-day pass will have to pay ₹49 plus GST for unlimited free rides of 60 minutes each. A one-month pass at ₹249 will offer two free rides of 60 minutes each every day. A three-month pass at ₹699 will offer commuters two free rides of 60 minutes each every day.
