OPERATOR ANNOUNCED FOR MELBOURNE BIKE HIRE SCHEME
Source: Victoria. Minister for Roads and Ports. Media Release
"Melbourne will have a public bike hire scheme operating by the middle of next year, with Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas announcing the successful bidder chosen to run the system. Mr Pallas said the RACV, in partnership with Alta Planning and Design, had been awarded the tender to operate Melbourne’s first ever public bike hire scheme, effectively creating a new green and affordable transport option for people living, working, visiting and studying in the city.“The Brumby Labor Government is building a better transport system and we understand how important cycling is as a viable, sustainable and accessible travel option,” Mr Pallas said.“Fifty bicycle stations, housing up to 600 bikes between them, will be set up around Melbourne including Southern Cross Station, Federation Square and Melbourne University.”