Mumbai’s A-ward—located at the southern tip of the city with the area including Colaba, Cuffe Parade and CST—launched a rent-a-bike facility at different locations on Sunday morning. Several bicycle stands have been put up at different locations here and citizens will be able to rent a bicycle for last-mile connectivity to their workplace after disembarking from buses or trains. Alternately, citizens can even rent these bikes for weekly and monthly periods, keeping them at work or home to use for multiple trips while in their possession.

The bicycle is an eco-friendly, noiseless, non-polluting mode of transport and it is interesting that it is now making its way into the ‘mainstream’ commuting sphere in the city. Having said that, it is essential that those who avail of the facility for even a short commute wear a good cycling helmet. If cycling at night, it is important to have some kind of reflective clothing or tape, to enhance visibility.