Paris Joins 2-Wheel Trend in Europe - - by JENNIFER CONLIN
Paris Joins 2-Wheel Trend in Europe - by JENNIFER CONLIN
Biking is fast becoming the transportation of choice in environmentally aware European cities. Take Paris, for instance. As of next week, the French capital will have more than 10,000 bikes for rent at 750 stations (right) around the city, providing both tourists and residents with an opportunity to feel environmentally chaste, not to mention giving them a fun, fast way to explore. Called Vélib’, the program allows riders to pick up and drop off the three-speed bikes at any one of the various stations spread throughout the city. The first 30 minutes are free; after that the cost is 1 euro, or about $1.35, for the first half-hour, 2 euros for the second half-hour and 4 euros for each half hour after that.
Labels: Biking, Environment, Europe
