A team of skilled entrepreneurs has launched the first and leading bike-sharing service in Ghana, named Aldin Cycles, on the University of Ghana, Legon campus.
This addition expands the list of transportation options available to students on campus. It has come to complement the shuttle service, taxis, and other ride-hailing services like Bolt, Uber, and Yango. Some students also ride their vehicles.
The entry of this bike-sharing service on campus has come to improve the lives of students, providing affordability, and reliability, comfort and speed.
The bicycle comes with helmets, phone holders, and a manual lock in a situation where the rider prefers to park the bike. At every pick-up station, a board showing instructions is hoisted to guide patrons. The bikes have QR codes that customers can scan to order, and a convenient payment option is provided with the mobile money method.
Affordability
With this new transport service, students get to save money on shuttles and taxis, since the app allows you to pause the rental when you get to your destination and resume it when you’re returning with it. Which only takes a few minutes. Students can be sure to get these bikes in case they miss the shuttle or during times when taxis are not available. Also, there are areas where taxis are not allowed to enter, and this will help students who cannot afford ride-hailing services like Uber or Bolt.
Comfort and Speed
Sometimes, the shuttles on campus get overcrowded, forcing students to stand. This gets uncomfortable, especially when the bus reaches a bumpy or rough terrain. Unlike shuttles that must reach full capacity before departing or ride-hailing services that may take time to arrive, this bike-sharing service offers students a faster and more efficient way to commute on campus.
Students no longer have to wait for shuttles or spend a significant amount on taxis just to grab food at ‘Night Market’ or ‘Bush Canteen’, or visit friends in another hall or hostel. The Aldin Cycles app is now available on the App Store or the Play Store. Students can download to book a ride.
