09/16/2022
WALK, RUN OR RIDE A BIXI
đČ If you have the opportunity to visit or live in the city of Montreal (Quebec), you will find that many people, especially in the summer, cycle to get around. If you pay attention to the bicycles on the road, you will most likely encounter Bixis. Bixis are part of everyday life here!
đ Montreal is known for its public transport, metro and bus, much like other major cities. But Bixi, with 800 stations across the city or more than 10,000 bikes, has made commuting even more convenient for Montrealers. It also encourages an active lifestyle to keep city dwellers fit and healthy.
đ± Bixi is easy to use. All you need is a mobile phone to download the app. You then go to the nearest Bixi station, and the app will send us a code to unlock the selected bike. The Bixi app is linked to Google Map and suggests a bike-friendly route to safely arrive to your destination.
đž When cycling in Montreal, you will find that many streets have a dedicated bike lane, and most roads have the image of a bicycle in the middle of the lane. The aim is to create a safe environment where cyclists and motorists can efficiently share the road.
đČ The service is also affordable. As a one-time customer, each ride starts at $1 Canadian and adds 15 cents per minute. You can also subscribe for as little as $18 a month, which allows you to use it for 45 minutes a day, as many times as you like. Go beyond that, you only pay 10 cents per minute.
đ Bixis are for everyone: for those who like convenience, who don't want to carry their bike everywhere, or who have limited space in their home. The bicycles are clean, ready to use, and regularly checked and maintained. Only one precaution needs to be taken; when returning the bike, make sure it is properly locked. Otherwise, time will be added indefinitely to you bill. After parking the bike, you can check in the app to make sure that it has been returned.
đ From spring to fall, come visit Montreal and try a Bixi! You'll see the city from a new angle in an environmentally friendly way!
Sources:
https://bixi.com
https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/bixi-montreal-announced-its-2022-prices-pre-season-deal?fbclid=IwAR3Ly6K4YbeufQE9TCKH8VV40VdW7SNBNKqPqTS3f2YrGiYIayns8yEjvFg
