Good news for commuters: Delhi Metro introduces permanent space for bicycle stands at stations

In a bid to encourage the use of bicycles by commuters, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has introduced a permanent space for bicycle stands at its metro stations. "The extension of the existing stands will be carried out in more stations in a phased manner. The permanent bicycle stands have the parking capacity of multiple bicycles and will be provided with a locking mechanism for the safety of bicycles," the DMRC said on its official Twitter handle today. Currently, the DMRC allows riders to use bicycles for covering small distances at nominal changes in some of its metro stations.

"In a boost to last mile connectivity, DMRC is introducing permanent space for bicycle stands at its Metro stations which have dedicated parking lots to promote the use of bicycles as part of an eco-friendly measure. The extension of the existing stands will be carried out in more stations in a phased manner.  The permanent bicycle stands have the parking capacity of multiple bicycles and will be provided with a locking mechanism for the safety of bicycles.," DMRC said in a series of tweets.

To curb the problem of pollution, DMRC encourages commuters to use bicycles as it is an eco-friendly mode of transport. 

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At present, Delhi Metro covers 343 km with 250 metro stations, spread over eight colour-coded lines.