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Bike-Sharing Trial Program Launched in Katsuragi City, Nara
Katsuragi City has launched a bike-sharing trial program to encourage use for tourism and leisure, as well as to improve convenience for residents in their daily lives, including commuting to work or school and shopping.
To introduce the bike-sharing service, Katsuragi City signed a three-party agreement with OpenStreet Co., Ltd., which operates the bike-sharing service “HELLO CYCLING,” and Life 21 Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the management and operation of the project.
What Is Bike-Sharing?
Bike-sharing is a paid bicycle rental service that allows users to rent a bicycle when they need one and return it at a cycle port near their destination.
Bicycles can be rented and returned at multiple cycle ports installed around the city. A cycle port is an unmanned bicycle rental and return point. This service is designed as a convenient means of transportation for short-distance trips and short periods of use.
In addition to supporting local revitalization, tourism promotion, and health improvement, bike-sharing is also expected to complement public transportation such as trains and buses.
Features of HELLO CYCLING
- Bicycles can be returned to any HELLO CYCLING station, whether inside or outside Katsuragi City.
- Users can make reservations through the smartphone app and use the service 24 hours a day.
- Electrically assisted bicycles are available for rental.
Fees
- First 30 minutes: ¥160
- Every additional 15 minutes: ¥160
- Maximum fee for up to 12 hours: ¥2,500
* Fees are subject to change. Please check the official information before using the service.
Bike-Sharing Port Locations
- Kintetsu Nijojinjaguchi Station
- Kintetsu Taima-dera Station
- Kintetsu Shakudo Station
- Kintetsu Shinjo Station
- JR Yamato-Shinjo Station
- Katsuragi City Sumo Museum “Kehaya-za”
- Yashikiyama Park
- Shinjo Cultural Hall
- Yoshikawa Maison
More bike-sharing ports are planned to be added in the future. Port locations will be updated as needed.
Bike-sharing ports in Nara Prefecture
How to Use the Service
- Download the “HELLO CYCLING” app to your smartphone.
- After registering as a member, search for available bicycles in the app.
- Reserve a bicycle, unlock it at the location, and start using it.
- After use, return the bicycle to any HELLO CYCLING station and complete payment.
For Safe Use
Under the revised Road Traffic Act, which came into effect on April 1, 2023, cyclists are encouraged under Japanese law to wear a bicycle helmet when riding on roads.
When using the bike-sharing service, please bring your own helmet and make an effort to wear it.
About wearing helmets with “HELLO CYCLING”
“HELLO CYCLING” bicycle traffic rules
Contact
Commerce, Industry and Tourism Promotion Division, Department of Industry and Tourism
166 Kakinomoto, Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture
Tel: 0745-44-5111
Fax: 0745-44-5008
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