News
23 July 2010
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| Finishing touches are put to the cycles |
BORIS Johnson's cycling 'revolution' continues today with the launch of a flagship bike hire project.
From 9am this morning potential cyclists were able to sign up to a daily, weekly or annual membership for the Mayor's scheme.
Membership will entitle them to an electronic key, which they will be able to use to take a hire cycle from one of hundreds of locations across central London from July 30.
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson said: "From today, we're offering Londoners their very own keys to the city, in the guise of Barclays Cycle Hire membership.
"For as little as 12p a day, members of this fantastic new addition to our transport system will have the freedom of central London. This scheme is set to become a new icon of the capital and will enable thousands more people to cycle in our magnificent city."
Barclays Cycle Hire will operate across central London. Docking stations and hire bicycles will be available in Camden, City of London, Hackney, Islington, Lambeth, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Westminster and several of the Royal Parks.
A membership key costs £3, with membership costs at £1 for a 24 hour membership, £5 for seven days and £45 for an annual membership. The first 30 minutes of any journey will be free.
JOHN HYDE