05.12.19
TfL to put in over 100 cycle docking factors close to main rail stations
Earlier than the yr is over, Transport for London (TfL) could have put in 105 new Santander Cycles docking factors near Community Rail stations in Central London.
It comes as a part of an initiative to spice up connectivity between totally different modes of transport, giving commuters and guests within the capital a neater and greener choice that driving.
Within the coming weeks, docking stations will pop up round Paddington, Blackfriars and Victoria stations in addition to near Queensway Tube station.
Ten additional docking factors shall be launched to one of many scheme’s sizzling spots, Tooley Road close to London Bridge.
In a bid to assist folks take up a extra energetic way of life, TfL is gifting away 24 hours of free entry to the cycles all through December, together with Christmas Day.
Throughout this time, customers can use 30 minutes of free biking time by getting into a code on-line or utilizing the app.
Will Norman, London’s Strolling and Biking Commissioner, mentioned:
“Final yr noticed a file variety of biking journeys throughout London, and our Santander Cycles proceed to be an enormous success.
“Having extra docking stations round key transport hubs will make it simpler for folks to cycle as a part of their on a regular basis routine, whether or not commuters heading to and from the workplace, or guests travelling round our metropolis.”
Extra docking factors are being put in on the following places:
Blackfriars Station – 36
Warwick Row (close to Victoria station) – 22
St. Mary’s Hospital (close to Paddington station) – 20
Queensway Tube station – 17
Tooley Road (close to London Bridge station) – 10
Helen Sharp, Head of Cycle Rent Enterprise Improvement at TfL, mentioned:
“Biking has a number of advantages – from maintaining match and enhancing wellbeing to getting across the capital in a simple, inexperienced and pleasant approach.
“Tens of millions of individuals arrive into these main rail stations every day and by bringing Santander Cycles nearer and making them extra handy we hope much more Londoners and guests will use the scheme to cycle across the capital.”
