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Bike sharing is a popular way for sharing bikes. In several major European cities there are bike-sharing projects, facilitated by the [[local government]], such as [[Paris]] and [[Barcelona]]. For a small yearly fee and possibly a use-fee you can get bikes from almost anywhere in the city. There is also a shared bike project in [[Copenhagen]], but this is mostly for tourist use and not available in winter. | '''Bike sharing''' is a popular way for sharing bikes. In several major European cities there are bike-sharing projects, facilitated by the [[local government]], such as [[Paris]] and [[Barcelona]]. For a small yearly fee and possibly a use-fee you can get bikes from almost anywhere in the city. There is also a shared bike project in [[Copenhagen]], but this is mostly for tourist use and not available in winter. | ||
The idea for bike-sharing came from Luud Schimmelpennink who came up with the [[White Bicycle Plan]] in the 60's in [[Amsterdam]]. Though, all bike-sharing projects in Amsterdam have failed yet to date. | The idea for bike-sharing came from Luud Schimmelpennink who came up with the [[White Bicycle Plan]] in the 60's in [[Amsterdam]]. Though, all bike-sharing projects in Amsterdam have failed yet to date. | ||
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Revision as of 15:42, 7 November 2008
Bike sharing is a popular way for sharing bikes. In several major European cities there are bike-sharing projects, facilitated by the local government, such as Paris and Barcelona. For a small yearly fee and possibly a use-fee you can get bikes from almost anywhere in the city. There is also a shared bike project in Copenhagen, but this is mostly for tourist use and not available in winter.
The idea for bike-sharing came from Luud Schimmelpennink who came up with the White Bicycle Plan in the 60's in Amsterdam. Though, all bike-sharing projects in Amsterdam have failed yet to date.