The blue bicycle Vélo Bleu or Blue Bicycle is a self-service bike rental system commission in 2009 in the city of Nice, in South of France. Just like Vélib in Paris, the Vélo Bleu service is a pratical and economical means on transportation in the French Riviere. Several French people who work, not so far away from home, use Vélo Bleu. Its an ecology discovery which not only helps save money spent on fuel but reduces pollution as well as traffic which is a major problem in several French Cities. Today, the rental service is available not only in Nice but in Saint-Laurent-du-Var and Cagnes-sur-Mer. It offers 1 750 bikes in 175 stations across the three cities, with 3 100 fitting system points. Vélo Bleu is available 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours day for a low cost. To use the service you must be between 1.45 m and 1.95 m and weigh less than 120 kg. The minimum age is 14 years old. Minors who use the bicycles are the responsibility of their parents. Only one person can use a bike at any time, passengers are not allowed! The cities who offer this service known as libre-service have ensured safe bicycle paths for riders. Various rental rates are available for occasional or regular users. Bike hire prices are : €1 for a day €5 for a week €10 for a month €25 for a year The first 30 minutes is free ! In summer, if i decide to go bike-riding with my husaband who ... Continue to read : franconaija.blogspot.fr/2013/10/the-blue-bicycle.html
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:26:52 +0000
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