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On bike sharing

Of late, Bangalore has seen quite a few bike sharing companies. They have tried it a while back, but this time Yulu seems to be getting some traction just as Pedl gave up. I never got a chance to try it, but being somewhat of a cyclist myself, I was always in favour of it.

And then they launched the Yulu miracle. Stuck as I was between two bus points - I wanted some option and spotted a Miracle there. Decided to take it. And I must admit, I enjoyed the ride. It was slow - any amateur who can balance can ride it - the brake was a bit iffy though. The road was a bit scary given fast motorcycles that zoomed past.

But I hope that it reaches a good enough adoption rate for people to be able to use it - both the cycles and the Miracles. And I wish, somehow we could build cycle paths into the current ecosystem (seems impossible I know, but well)

PS: Given Bangalores weather, we need more walkways and cycle paths - and that will solve half our commute problems. Given current commute conditions, the cycle actually happens to be the fastest mode of transport - but current road conditions are scary and unsafe - even without the monstrous. There are too many ditches, detours, pollution, vehicles that make it difficult for a cyclist to reach work. I find mornings better that way, evenings are worse. But yes, I still maintain, using cycles and walks (creating beautiful walkways, shortcuts, cycle paths) is the way to get rid of this dependency on vehicles...


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