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Infrastructural Needs and Swot Analysis of Public Bicycle Sharing System as Energy Free Transportation in India

Ashish Choudhary, Ar. Nitesh Dogne, Ar. Yogesh Bhardwaj

Abstract


The problem of energy conservation and easy transportation altogether is being studied from many years in our country and solutions are derived in many forms like MRTS, ITS, BRTS etc. A new emerging technique to resolve these issues is Public Bicycle Sharing System. The concept though being is new to India and requires much more studies regarding demand and infrastructure on micro and macro level. The aim of study is to explore what are basic infrastructural demands of PBS in India and up to what extent a Public Bike Sharing System can provide a quality and effective service to the passengers.


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