A green way to explore the island

A visitor checking out the condition of the vehicle used in the bicycle-sharing system at the docking station in Jalan Padang Kota Lama near City Hall in George Town, Penang. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

A BICYCLE-SHARING system (BSS) is now up and running, redefining a new way to commute within George Town and several parts of Penang island.

For a start, some 60 bicycles are now available at nine stations for free to those who want to explore the various attractions here until Monday.