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{{short description|Bicycle-sharing and rental service (e. 2014)}}
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'''MYBYK''' is a station-based [[Bicycle-sharing system|bicycle-sharing]] and renting service in [[India]].
'''MYBYK''' is a station-based [[Bicycle-sharing system|bicycle-sharing]] and renting service in [[India]].


== History ==
== History ==
Started in [[Ahmedabad]] in May 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bangad|first=Gareema|date=2020-02-24|title=Now, cycle away from the Metro station|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/now-cycle-away-from-the-metro-station/article30898901.ece|url-status=live|access-date=2020-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821114947/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/now-cycle-away-from-the-metro-station/article30898901.ece|archive-date=2020-08-21|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=May 13|first1=Ahmedabad Mirror / Updated|last2=2014|last3=Ist|first3=02:23|date=|title=Project MyByk receives lukewarm response on Day 1|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/Project-MyByk-receives-lukewarm-response-on-Day-1/articleshow/35631822.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701081634/https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/Project-MyByk-receives-lukewarm-response-on-Day-1/articleshow/35631822.cms?|archive-date=2020-07-01|access-date=2020-07-01|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|language=en}}</ref> Founded by Arjit Soni, and the project was supported by private sector and [[Amdavad Municipal Corporation]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-02-21|title=Rent bikes from Jagruti Nagar Metro station for ₹2/hour from Feb 24|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/rent-bikes-from-jagruti-nagar-metro-station-for-2-hour-from-feb-24/story-eao95p74vUiVttophn1OgM.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105703/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/rent-bikes-from-jagruti-nagar-metro-station-for-2-hour-from-feb-24/story-eao95p74vUiVttophn1OgM.html|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2014-12-21|title=A new cycle share system hits Ahmedabad|url=https://walkabilityasia.org/2014/12/21/2828/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105500/https://walkabilityasia.org/2014/12/21/2828/|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Walkability Asia|language=en}}</ref> The project was started with 200 bicycles and 4 stations.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=MYBYK launches its bicycle feeder service for Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL)|url=https://www.constructionweekonline.in/12524-mybyk-launches-its-bicycle-feeder-service-for-mumbai-metro-one-private-limited-mmopl|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105527/https://www.constructionweekonline.in/12524-mybyk-launches-its-bicycle-feeder-service-for-mumbai-metro-one-private-limited-mmopl|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Construction Week Online India|language=en}}</ref> The project was started in conjunction with [[Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System]](BRTS). The bicycle stations are located at BRTS stations,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-01-28|title=MYBYK expands 30 bicycle hubs in Ahmedabad with a fixed monthly subscription|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/280120/mybyk-expands-30-bicycle-hubs-in-ahmedabad-with-a-fixed-monthly-subscr.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105505/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/280120/mybyk-expands-30-bicycle-hubs-in-ahmedabad-with-a-fixed-monthly-subscr.html|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> which facilitates public transport users to use bicycle for to and fro movement from BRTS station to home/office.
Started in [[Ahmedabad]] in May 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bangad|first=Gareema|date=2020-02-24|title=Now, cycle away from the Metro station|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/now-cycle-away-from-the-metro-station/article30898901.ece|url-status=live|access-date=2020-08-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821114947/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/now-cycle-away-from-the-metro-station/article30898901.ece|archive-date=2020-08-21|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=May 13, 2014|title=Project MyByk receives lukewarm response on Day 1|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/Project-MyByk-receives-lukewarm-response-on-Day-1/articleshow/35631822.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701081634/https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/cover-story/Project-MyByk-receives-lukewarm-response-on-Day-1/articleshow/35631822.cms?|archive-date=2020-07-01|access-date=2020-07-01|website=Ahmedabad Mirror|language=en}}</ref> Founded by Arjit Soni, and the project was supported by private sector and [[Amdavad Municipal Corporation]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-02-21|title=Rent bikes from Jagruti Nagar Metro station for ₹2/hour from Feb 24|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/rent-bikes-from-jagruti-nagar-metro-station-for-2-hour-from-feb-24/story-eao95p74vUiVttophn1OgM.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105703/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/rent-bikes-from-jagruti-nagar-metro-station-for-2-hour-from-feb-24/story-eao95p74vUiVttophn1OgM.html|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2014-12-21|title=A new cycle share system hits Ahmedabad|url=https://walkabilityasia.org/2014/12/21/2828/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105500/https://walkabilityasia.org/2014/12/21/2828/|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Walkability Asia|language=en}}</ref> The project was started with 200 bicycles and 4 stations.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=MYBYK launches its bicycle feeder service for Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL)|url=https://www.constructionweekonline.in/12524-mybyk-launches-its-bicycle-feeder-service-for-mumbai-metro-one-private-limited-mmopl|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105527/https://www.constructionweekonline.in/12524-mybyk-launches-its-bicycle-feeder-service-for-mumbai-metro-one-private-limited-mmopl|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Construction Week Online India|language=en}}</ref> The project was started in conjunction with [[Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System]](BRTS). The bicycle stations are located at BRTS stations,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-01-28|title=MYBYK expands 30 bicycle hubs in Ahmedabad with a fixed monthly subscription|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/280120/mybyk-expands-30-bicycle-hubs-in-ahmedabad-with-a-fixed-monthly-subscr.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105505/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/280120/mybyk-expands-30-bicycle-hubs-in-ahmedabad-with-a-fixed-monthly-subscr.html|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> which facilitates public transport users to use bicycle for to and fro movement from BRTS station to home/office.


Later MYBYK expanded its service to [[Jamnagar]], [[Mumbai]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-11-22|title=MMRDA to boost Metro travel with bicycles, bus connectivity|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mmrda-to-boost-metro-travel-with-bicycles-bus-connectivity/story-qrUcOFOIMxtcJIfVZ86lNL.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105752/https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mmrda-to-boost-metro-travel-with-bicycles-bus-connectivity/story-qrUcOFOIMxtcJIfVZ86lNL.html|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> and [[Udaipur]] operating with 5,500 cycles.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=www.ETAuto.com|date=|title=Mybyk aiming to ride towards a sustainable future - ET Auto|url=https://auto-v1-stage.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aftermarket/mybyk-aiming-to-ride-towards-a-sustainable-future/74312984|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821112744/https://auto-v1-stage.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aftermarket/mybyk-aiming-to-ride-towards-a-sustainable-future/74312984|archive-date=2020-08-21|access-date=2020-08-21|website=ETAuto.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=AmdaBike|url=https://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/portal/amdabike.jsp|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630141737/https://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/portal/amdabike.jsp|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=ahmedabadcity.gov.in}}</ref>
Later MYBYK expanded its service to [[Jamnagar]], [[Mumbai]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-11-22|title=MMRDA to boost Metro travel with bicycles, bus connectivity|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mmrda-to-boost-metro-travel-with-bicycles-bus-connectivity/story-qrUcOFOIMxtcJIfVZ86lNL.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630105752/https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mmrda-to-boost-metro-travel-with-bicycles-bus-connectivity/story-qrUcOFOIMxtcJIfVZ86lNL.html|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> and [[Udaipur]] operating with 5,500 cycles.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=www.ETAuto.com|date=|title=Mybyk aiming to ride towards a sustainable future - ET Auto|url=https://auto-v1-stage.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aftermarket/mybyk-aiming-to-ride-towards-a-sustainable-future/74312984|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200821112744/https://auto-v1-stage.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aftermarket/mybyk-aiming-to-ride-towards-a-sustainable-future/74312984|archive-date=2020-08-21|access-date=2020-08-21|website=ETAuto.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=AmdaBike|url=https://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/portal/amdabike.jsp|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630141737/https://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/portal/amdabike.jsp|archive-date=2020-06-30|access-date=2020-06-30|website=ahmedabadcity.gov.in}}</ref> In 2022, MYBYK started services in [[Nagpur]] in association with [[Nagpur Metro]] with hubs at metro stations for last mile connectivity <ref>{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Narendra |date=2022-03-02 |title=Nagpur Metro introduces MY BYK Hub |url=https://www.metrorailnews.in/nagpur-metro-introduces-my-byk-hub/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=Metro Rail News |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="200" heights="200">
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File:MYBYK Bicycle.jpg|MYBYK bicycle
File:MYBYK Bicycle.jpg|MYBYK bicycle
File:MYBYK Bicycle Station Kankariya.jpg|MYBYK station
File:MYBYK Bicycle Station Kankariya.jpg|MYBYK station
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[[Category:Community bicycle programs]]
[[Category:Community bicycle programs]]
[[Category:Cycling in India]]
[[Category:Cycling in India]]
[[Category:Bicycle sharing in India]]
[[Category:Bicycle sharing in India]]
[[Category:2014 establishments in Gujarat]]
[[Category:2014 establishments in Gujarat]]

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MYBYK
MYBYK Station at Kankaria Lake BRTS
Overview
LocaleAhmedabad, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jamnagar
Transit typeBicycle-sharing system
Websitemybyk.in
Operation
Began operation2014
Number of vehicles5500

MYBYK is a station-based bicycle-sharing and renting service in India.

History[edit | edit source]

Started in Ahmedabad in May 2014.[1][2] Founded by Arjit Soni, and the project was supported by private sector and Amdavad Municipal Corporation.[3][4] The project was started with 200 bicycles and 4 stations.[5] The project was started in conjunction with Ahmedabad Bus Rapid Transit System(BRTS). The bicycle stations are located at BRTS stations,[6] which facilitates public transport users to use bicycle for to and fro movement from BRTS station to home/office.

Later MYBYK expanded its service to Jamnagar, Mumbai[7] and Udaipur operating with 5,500 cycles.[8][9] In 2022, MYBYK started services in Nagpur in association with Nagpur Metro with hubs at metro stations for last mile connectivity [10]

Overview[edit | edit source]

The bicycle can be hired through mobile app.[11]

Reliance Industries Limited, ISRO, Baxter, TATA, ONGC, Suzuki Motors Gujarat, SRF Chemicals Ltd., Baxter, Wonder cement and Adani Shantigram Township are B2B clients of MYBYK.[8][12]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • MYBYK bicycle
    MYBYK bicycle
  • MYBYK station
    MYBYK station

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Bangad, Gareema (2020-02-24). "Now, cycle away from the Metro station". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  2. ↑ "Project MyByk receives lukewarm response on Day 1". Ahmedabad Mirror. May 13, 2014. Archived from the original on 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  3. ↑ "Rent bikes from Jagruti Nagar Metro station for ₹2/hour from Feb 24". Hindustan Times. 2020-02-21. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  4. ↑ "A new cycle share system hits Ahmedabad". Walkability Asia. 2014-12-21. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  5. ↑ "MYBYK launches its bicycle feeder service for Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL)". Construction Week Online India. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  6. ↑ "MYBYK expands 30 bicycle hubs in Ahmedabad with a fixed monthly subscription". Deccan Chronicle. 2020-01-28. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  7. ↑ "MMRDA to boost Metro travel with bicycles, bus connectivity". Hindustan Times. 2019-11-22. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 www.ETAuto.com. "Mybyk aiming to ride towards a sustainable future - ET Auto". ETAuto.com. Archived from the original on 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  9. ↑ "AmdaBike". ahmedabadcity.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  10. ↑ Shah, Narendra (2022-03-02). "Nagpur Metro introduces MY BYK Hub". Metro Rail News. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  11. ↑ Feb 21, TNN | Updated; 2020; Ist, 06:22. "Mumbai Metro: From Monday, hire a bicycle from Jagruti Nagar metro station | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30. {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help); |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ↑ Umarji, Vinay (2019-06-05). "Bicycle sharing startup MYBYK looks to raise $2 mn in Series A funding". Business Standard India. Archived from the original on 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2020-09-16. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 2019-06-28 suggested (help)
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