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Mahindra World City Chennai launches cycle-sharing service

Mahindra World City, Chennai has partnered with Bengaluru-based car and cycle service provider Zoomcar to offer the technology-based service.

February 22, 2018 / 17:30 IST
 
 
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Mahindra World City has introduced cycle-sharing facility at its  Singaperumalkoil campus near here.

MWC, Chennai has partnered with Bengaluru-based car and cycle service provider Zoomcar to offer the technology-based service.

As part of the initiative, 200 GPS-tracked PEDL bicycles have been deployed for trial run at Mahindra World City in Singaperumalkoil near here, a company statement said.

"Nearly 40,000 persons employed in the city's business zone visit MWC Chennai every day. The introduction of app-enabled dockless bicycle  sharing services will facilitate last-mile connectivity within MWC Chennai, while ensuring optimal air quality via reduced emissions," MWC, Chennai,
Business Head (Residential), Vijayan Janardhanan said.

On the tie-up with MWC, Zoomcar, CEO and Co-Founder, Greg Moran said, "We plan to build the cycling community in MWC Chennai through multiple events and partnerships with local businesses across the city."

The cycles incorporate custom-designed lightweight alloy frames, drum brakes, anti-slip chains, airless solid tyres, height adjustable seats and multipurpose baskets.

Mahindra World City, Chennai spread across 1,500 acre land is promoted by public-private partnership between Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation.

PTI
first published: Feb 22, 2018 05:22 pm

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