Shared bicycles offered by Hellobike and Meituan are allowed to ride in downtown Suzhou starting from Dec 11. [Photo/WeChat account: suzhoufabu365]
The first batch of shared bikes was put into use in downtown Suzhou on Dec 11, local media outlets reported.
Hellobike and Meituan were allowed by the Suzhou urban management department to offer their bike sharing service across the city, with the two companies planning to distribute a total of 68,000 shared bikes in the downtown area.
Part of the original parking lots for non-motor vehicles will be used as the parking spaces for shared bikes. Users can park the bikes inside the areas with signs, or look up where these areas are located via their smart phones.
Public bikes appeared in Suzhou in 2010. As of now, there are nearly 100,000 public bikes downtown. With the newly launched shared bikes, residents will find it more convenient to travel around the city.
How to use?
1. Fee
1.50 yuan (23.57 cents) per 30 minutes
Users can also apply for a monthly card, a season card, and an annual card according to their needs.
2. Procedures for renting and returning
(1) Real-name authentication
Complete real-name authentication via the Meituan (美团) app, the Hellobike (哈啰出行) app, WeChat or Alipay.
(2) Unlock bike
Scan the QR code on the front of the bike via Meituan, Hellobike or the mini program on WeChat or Alipay.
Interfaces of Hellobike (L) and Meituan (R). [Photo/WeChat account: suzhoufabu365]
(3) Return bike
Tap "我要还车" (Return Bike) on Meituan, Hellobike or the mini program on WeChat or Alipay.
The "Return Bike" interfaces on Hellobike (L) and Meituan (R). [Photo/WeChat account: suzhoufabu365]
3. Parking area checking
Tap "确认还车" (Confirm) if the bike is in the designated parking area. If not, users can search for a nearby parking spot through the system.
The "Confirm" interfaces on Hellobike (L) and Meituan (R). [Photo/WeChat account: suzhoufabu365]
