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While many cities have seen their rental schemes break down in recent months, it appears Aberdeen is still passionate about the promotion of sustainable travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just this week, a new bike hire plan has been given the green light, with Aberdeen working on its own version of the Boris Bike.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing on a new private ownership model for the bikes, Councillors on Aberdeen City Council\u2019s city growth and resources committee passed the proposal of a bike hire scheme going public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, members will look to engage with private firms to bring their idea to fruition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the individuals behind this venture, they have uncovered a huge appetite for bike hire in Aberdeen, wanting to follow in the footsteps of places like Edinburgh and Dundee which boast successful bike hire schemes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suggested \u2018docks\u2019 for these rental bikes are Aberdeen Airport, Union Street at the Music Hall, Broad Street, Robert Gordon University King Street and Duthie Park\/Deeside Way; all of which see large numbers of tourists and residents pass by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Convener of the committee, Douglas Lumsden, said the council was \u201canother step closer\u201d to seeing its bike scheme introduced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: \u201cIt\u2019s good to see progress is being made and we\u2019re another step closer to getting a bike hire scheme within the city as we try to encourage more people out of their cars and into more sustainable transport options.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n