Citizens who want for a cycle for Entertainment, sports or commuting are coming up Empty-handed at ISBIKE bike rental stations in Istanbul.
Many cyclists have complained about not being able to find bikes at ISBIKE, a bike rental service run by ISPARK of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), and current condition of stations. ISBIKE, A project Created by IBB in 2012, came to life with Intention of take the burden off public Transportation, development of environmental awareness and health promotion children. Recently, bicycles, which save time on the go and create life easier via they mobile Application, tapers at ISBIKE stations.
While some stations remain Closed on Both European and Asian sides, some of which have been fixed-out abandoned. Similarly, some stations are seen as “active” on ISBIKE website, has been deactivated. its stations instead Turned into scattered dumps with Cigarette butts and empty soda bottles.
Citizens who I can not access bikes in particular on Coastal roads, which are areas where motorcycle traffic is heavy and during rush hoursNote that e-scooters, a sensation lately in Means of transportation are used only for Commuting while cycling for Both navigation and sports.
the number of Bicycles began to decrease after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the stations were actively used, however, after the pandemic, the bikes were collected by officials. I last I saw a bike three to four months ago, “Ismail Yasar, shop owner in Istanbul, Anadolu Agency (AA).
Before Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha) these units were covered with Plastic. Also, the children scattered files place,” he is added.
IBB officials stated that children I damaged the bikes at the above station and is now under it maintenance.
Although Istanbul is trying to break stereotypes of Not being bike friendly cityThe rugged landscapes of Istanbul don’t do that allow Cyclists to move comfortably. In addition, the traffic is huge problem in City. Although cycling is the answer, current Habits of Istanbul drivers It does not bode well for The safety of cyclists.
Citizens who want for a cycle for Entertainment, sports or commuting are coming up Empty-handed at ISBIKE bike rental stations in Istanbul.
Many cyclists have complained about not being able to find bikes at ISBIKE, a bike rental service run by ISPARK of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), and current condition of stations. ISBIKE, A project Created by IBB in 2012, came to life with Intention of take the burden off public Transportation, development of environmental awareness and health promotion children. Recently, bicycles, which save time on the go and create life easier via they mobile Application, tapers at ISBIKE stations.
While some stations remain Closed on Both European and Asian sides, some of which have been fixed-out abandoned. Similarly, some stations are seen as “active” on ISBIKE website, has been deactivated. its stations instead Turned into scattered dumps with Cigarette butts and empty soda bottles.
Citizens who I can not access bikes in particular on Coastal roads, which are areas where motorcycle traffic is heavy and during rush hoursNote that e-scooters, a sensation lately in Means of transportation are used only for Commuting while cycling for Both navigation and sports.
the number of Bicycles began to decrease after the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the stations were actively used, however, after the pandemic, the bikes were collected by officials. I last I saw a bike three to four months ago, “Ismail Yasar, shop owner in Istanbul, Anadolu Agency (AA).
Before Kurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha) these units were covered with Plastic. Also, the children scattered files place,” he is added.
IBB officials stated that children I damaged the bikes at the above station and is now under it maintenance.
Although Istanbul is trying to break stereotypes of Not being bike friendly cityThe rugged landscapes of Istanbul don’t do that allow Cyclists to move comfortably. In addition, the traffic is huge problem in City. Although cycling is the answer, current Habits of Istanbul drivers It does not bode well for The safety of cyclists.