LinkBike
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LinkBike is a public bicycle sharing system serving the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia.[1] Launched in 2016, it is the first such system in Malaysia.[2][3] Currently, there are 250 LinkBike bicycles and 25 stations throughout the city, including its UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as suburban places like Queensbay Mall.[1][4]
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LinkBike | |
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Overview | |
Locale | George Town, Penang |
Transit type | Public bicycle sharing service |
Number of stations | 25[1] |
Headquarters | Esplanade, George Town, Penang |
Website | www |
Operation | |
Began operation | 17 December 2016 |
Operator(s) | Fast Rent Bike (PG) Sdn. Bhd. |
Number of vehicles | 250[1] |
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LinkBike, which is jointly funded by the Penang Island City Council and Fast Rent Bike (PG) Sdn. Bhd, a local private limited firm, is part of the wider efforts undertaken by the Penang state government to alleviate traffic congestion within George Town, as well as to promote environmentally-friendly alternative transportation modes.