An Inverness e-bike scheme is set to expand.
HiTrans has introduced the success of the trial scheme, which began in October, by including 50 extra bikes, and 6 docking stations across the metropolis.
The transport partnership has been working at the side of Highland Council to ship the scheme.
A spokesman for HiTrans stated: “Hi-Bike, the new e-bike share scheme in Inverness developed by HiTrans, was promoted at low carbon day [at Inverness Campus] on October 1.
“The bikes were promoted with half-price monthly and annual memberships, discounted membership for students, and equal access passes for those on low incomes.
“Promotions are supported by funding from Smarter Choices, Smarter Places.
“We continue to work with the Highland Council to expand the scheme over the next 12 months using low carbon travel and transport funding, and with HiTrans funding from the EU-funded eHUBS project.
“This will add another 50 bikes and six docking stations to the scheme.”
He continued: “Early statistics on usage are proving very encouraging.
“During October and November, the bikes covered 3255 miles in 1024 trips, averaging around 36 minutes and three miles per trip.
“The most popular docking station was Inverness Campus with 463 trips, followed by Inverness railway station with 377 trips.”
There can also be a docking station at Great Glen House, in Leackin Road – dwelling of NatureScot.
In a report to HiTrans, it was reported that within the first month alone, “membership and usage have been very healthy, with almost 2000 miles ridden in the first month”.
Councillor Trish Robertson, chairwoman of the council’s financial system and infrastructure committee, stated: “The bikes provide more options as you can cover so much more ground on two wheels than walking.”
To discover out extra details about the scheme, go to www.hi-bike.co.uk.
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