Signpost partners Thane civic body for bicycle sharing initiative

Signpost India is now a force behind Thane city’s newest public transportation system Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) service. The bike share system doesn’t use tax payers’ money. Thane Municipal Corporation and Signpost India would be working together to expand the convenience mobility network in a phased manner, with 600 bikes and 50 stations across the city service roads, highways, transit points, educational hubs, shopping and entertainment zones.

The initiative “ILOVEYCYCLING” is going to offer citizens a chance to overcome the traffic congestion in Thane.  The bicycle sharing system is being positioned as an alternative to commuting by cabs, rickshaws, buses and even walking. It is designed for quick trips with convenience and can be used to commute to work, school, run errands, get to appointments and much more. And soon, the members will be getting a cycle from a nearest docking station through an online app or a smart card called ‘I Love Cycling’ and they can take as many rides as they want throughout the year, with the first 45 minutes of each ride being complementary in each plan.   

“We wish to make it a success with the support of citizens,” said Dipankar Chatterjee, Managing Partner, Signpost India, while adding: “By working in partnership with Thane Municipal corporation we would be able to create new job opportunities for localities while running the programme. We intend to engage Thaneites and visitors in a healthy, fun and safe way to get around the city, and we would be able to turn urban bike share from an interesting experiment into a crucial component of city transit network.”