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ofo - bicycle sharing platform launches pilots in 7 cities

In December 2017, it was reported that Chinese bicycle sharing service 'ofo' had entered the Indian market. The company has now confirmed the launch of its dock less bicycle-sharing platform in 7 cities as a pilot project.

ofo has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC). The service will also be available in Chennai, Bangalore, Indore and Delhi. It is a "station-free" bicycle-sharing platform operated via an online mobile application. It aims to offer last mile connectivity in cities. The company will compete with established players like Ola and Zoomcar that are currently running similar pilot programs in various cities of India.

Ola Pedal has already been introduced in select cities and offers last mile connectivity at townships, educational campuses and tech parks. Meanwhile, Zoomcar has launched its PEDL service in Bangalore, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata.

 
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