Christchurch has become the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to trial new smart bikes that could revolutionise public transport.
Transport Minister Simon Bridges unveiled the next bike “Smart Bikes: at the Christchurch City Council’s Civic Offices and help launch the trial with Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel and other invited guests.
Two Nextbikes imported from Germany will be parked in the foyer of the Council building and made available for test rides. The bikes are able to read public transport travel cards and are equipped with GPS technology.
Mr Bridges said the city was leading the charge when it came to transport solutions. "I'm incredibly excited about this. It combines some of the things I love most, technology and innovation and cycling and active transport, and puts them together and that's really, really cool. I've got no doubt that this is part of the future of Christchurch."
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