Empty terminals on departure, full ones on arrival, many bikes unusable, batteries always flat... Vélib' users have no trouble expressing their anger at the service, which suffers from numerous malfunctions. In the pages of 20 Minutes, Stéphane Volant, President of Smovengo (the Vélib' operator), responded to these accusations, while outlining the future direction of the self-service bicycles.
According to him, the main solution to most of these problems is first and foremost to double the number of bikes in circulation, as well as the number of stations. "We have 400,000 subscribers and around 180,000 uses per day, for 19,000 bikes", he told the daily. And the number of users is likely to rise sharply with the disappearance of self-service scooters. As Stéphane Volant assures us, 10,000 bikes have been ordered and 1,500 new terminals will be installed. The operation is scheduled for completion in 2024. To finance this expansion, Mr. Volant suggests a slight increase in subscription prices.
Paris by bike: how can the Region help you buy your own bike?
Much criticized, never equaled: it's the green mode of transport par excellence, the one that allows us to overtake motorists and scooters, but above all, to get around the capital in the open air. And yes, we are talking about bicycles, and if you're looking to buy one, you've come to the right place to find out all about the financial aid you can apply for! [Read more]
With strikes looming at the RATP and rising fuel prices, you're probably thinking of switching your mode of transport to a bicycle, which is more environmentally friendly and consumes less energy. But when it comes to getting around Paris by bike, there are a number of subtleties you need to be aware of to avoid an accident. [Read more]
Paris by bike: how can the Region help you buy your own bike?
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