Shiny red public bikes added to the fleet in Wuxi

The first batch of public bikes released by the Wuxi government have been installed alongside the major roads throughout the city. [Photo/wxrb.com]

The public rental service reinstated by the Wuxi government has been posed on the road since May 10, with a total of 11,000 shiny red bicycles to be added in succession to the fleet by the end of the month.

As a major effort by the local government this year, the public bicycles endeavors to provide a green, convenient and cheap way to travel across the city.

Unlike current bike-sharing services that have exploded in the city in recent months, the government bicycles still need to be parked at static parking stations, but on the upside, do not require a deposit and the first hour of every day's ride is free of charge.