Refreshing Ride Along the Nakdong River! ... Changwon City to Operate Free Bicycle Rental Stations Starting from the 1st

A total of 150 units for children, single, and double use

Closed only during Chuseok holidays until the end of October

A citizen is riding a bicycle on the Nakdong River Green Bicycle Path in Changwon-si, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Changwon City, Gyeongnam Province, will operate a free bicycle rental station for citizens using the Nakdong River Green Bicycle Path starting April 1.

The Nakdong River free bicycle rental station, operated by the Changwon City Living Bicycle Riding Practice Council, opened in 2013 in Hacheon-ri, Buk-myeon, Uichang-gu, and is now in its 10th year.

A council official stated that the number of rental station users has been increasing every year, with about 7,830 visitors in 2021.

There are a total of 150 bicycles available, including children's bicycles, 120 single-rider bicycles, and 30 two-rider bicycles. The rental service is available daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for seven months, from April 1 to October 31.

Last year, the rental station did not operate in August, when usage was relatively low, but reflecting citizens' requests, this year it will only be closed during the Chuseok holiday.

Anyone can freely rent a bicycle by presenting an ID card, for up to 2 hours on weekdays and 1 hour on weekends.

Lee Seungryong, Director of the Transportation Policy Division, said, “It will greatly help citizens enjoy leisure activities along the living Nakdong River and establish a bicycle culture in daily life,” adding, “We hope families, couples, and friends create wonderful memories together.”

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