Pedal Around The City On Rented Bicycles At just Rs.5
Hello, Panchkula peeps!! We have got great news for all the residents. Now, you can pedal around the city on rented bicycles in just Rs 5. Wondering what are we saying?
We are talking about a bicycle sharing service that can be used for the first and last-mile urban commute. Yaana a Tech Startup that believed in making cities eco-friendly and less congested has installed 20 dock stations under the PBS (Public bicycle sharing) system with 200 cycles equipped with the GPS tracking system and smart locks. All you have to do is register through a mobile-based application Yaana and pay just Rs.5 for half an hour.
So, you can pick a bicycle, get wherever you are going, park at any nearby designated parking station and carry on with your work. Now, doesn't that make life so much easier?
Wheel Around
One can rent a bicycle, pedal around the city and burn some calories at the same time. So, what are you waiting for? Get your dose of exercise while you explore the city. The service of rent a bike in Panchkula is for residents, visitors, and tourists. You can find hi-tech bike stations in different sectors. The bicycles are equipped with modern-age techniques like global positioning system (GPS) tracking and a feature for cashless transactions through mobile apps and smart locks that will be controlled by Android and iOS applications.
The civic body has left no stone unturned to provide to its residents- a new scheme focusing on the health of people while promoting the non-motorised traffic corridor.
How It Works
Download the Yaana - Smart Bicycle Sharing app
Sign up using your mobile number and Enter OTP
Locate the nearest bike station or find Yaana bicycle near to you.
Unlock by scanning the QR code on the cycle or simply swipe smart mobility card.
And when you are done, park the bike at a designated Yaana parking station near to your destination, manually lock the bike and press end ride button in the app.
Also, earn free rides by inviting friends on Yaana
Things You Need To Know Before You Start Your Ride
* There are 200 bicycles at 20 docks, all over Panchkula city
* The bicycles will be operational for 14 hours from 6 am to 8 pm.
* The bike has a QR code at two places: at the centre of its handle and below the seat. You can scan either.
* If you log in with a code, you will get your first ride free. The MC Commissioner’s code is 17DM65.
*People who are thinking to use the service frequently can avail different membership options
* Minimum membership -Rs 100, which will have 50 rides of 30 minutes each, and will be valid for 30 days
*Maximum membership available - Rs 1,000, which will have 2000 rides of 30 minutes, which is valid for a year
* You will be charged a fine of up to Rs 25,000 if the bike is damaged or you are found trying to steal it
* The bicycles are equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) tracking and the control room keeps a watch on all bikes through the GPS chips
* The bikes can be picked up from and dropped off at any bike station
* The app tells you the distance you can cover and the calories you burn
Yaana Is Eco-friendly
Join the green movement and protect the beautiful planet we call "home". Just locate, unlock and ride the Yaana bike. As they say, health is wealth, there is no other person that can protect the planet and it all starts with the charity at home i.e. it all starts with you.
So, what are you waiting for? Rent Yaana bicycle in Panchkula today and start pedaling!