Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Shillong Launches Bike Sharing: Aiming for Green Transport
Shillong now has a new way to get around: shared bikes!
The government launched a program with electric bikes you can rent using an app.
This is part of a plan to make the city greener and healthier by encouraging people to cycle and walk instead of using cars.
The goal is for a big part of how people get around to be by walking or cycling.
Famous fitness person, Milind Soman, even came to support the launch.
Shillong launched a Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) system to promote green mobility.
The initiative is part of the Shillong Urban Mobility Policy 2024.
The goal is for 35% of transport to be non-motorized.
The PBS system uses electric bicycles available via an app.
The project involves the Urban Affairs Department, GIZ India, and MoHUA.
- Who
- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Milind Soman
- What
- Launch of a Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) system.
- When
- August 12
- Where
- Shillong
- Why
- To promote green mobility and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Initiative
- Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) system
- Location
- Shillong
- Policy
- Shillong Urban Mobility Policy 2024
- Goal
- 35% non-motorized transport
- Partners
- Urban Affairs Department, GIZ India, MoHUA
- Technology
- App-based electric bicycle system