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As many as 2,000 bicycles will be placed across 200 bike rental spots in the districts of Ba Dinh, Tay Ho, Dong Da, Thanh Xuan, Hoan Kiem, Hai Ba Trung, and Cau Giay.

The rental price for a bicycle will be VND5,000 per hour for a normal bike and VND10,000 per hour for an electric bike.

In addition, it will cost VND60,000 and VND120,000 per day for renting a bicycle and an electric bike, respectively. 

Bike rental spots will be erected in a continent way that are connected with other public transport services such as buses, metro lines, and public places including schools, hospitals, and shopping centres.

Dao Viet Long, deputy director of Hanoi's Department of Transport, says the project is expected to change local people's commuting habits and will contribute to reducing environmental pollution.

Source: VOV