Geofencing technology is a way to prevent indiscriminate parking and dumping of bicycles provided by bike-sharing services.
MUCH has been said and written about our cities’ vehicle-choked streets and numerous campaigns to encourage the public to use mass transportation.But one of the valid complaints from commuters is the particular lack of point-to-point connectivity.
Perhaps this is where personal mobility devices (PMD) can play a role in helping take more vehicles off the road, as PMDs not only help connect that last mile for public transport users but are also handy for short distance commute.
Geofencing technology is a way to prevent indiscriminate parking and dumping of bicycles provided by bike-sharing services.
Norliza: “A solution for first- and last-mile commute has to be convenient, accessible and workable.”
Anywheel’s users have to scan a QR code to unlock the urban mobility devices, such as e-scooters and bicycles, and to end their ride.
The urban mobility project will kick off in Shah Alam with a bike-sharing service this month. --- Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
The two-wheelers of bike-sharing services are categorised as personal mobility devices.
Anywheel’s dockless bicycle service in Shah Alam will utilise the city’s existing bicycle lane. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
The upcoming guidelines will also govern which side of the road that PMDs are to be used. --- Photos: SS KANESAN/The Star
MBSA may need to rethink some parts of its bicycle lane, for the safety of cyclists, like this stretch running between vehicle lanes.
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