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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Siva G | TNN

Andhra Pradesh: E-Cars and E-Bikes on rent at railway station in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: Waltair Division of East Coast Railway has come up with an innovative concept of passenger amenity E-cars and E-bikes on rent at Visakhapatnam railway station. This is the first of its kind in Indian Railways, e-vehicles on rent is an environment-friendly move with added facility to the passengers visiting the city. Divisional Railway Manager Anup Kumar Satpathy inaugurated the facility on Saturday.

A leading motorbike rental company has set up its facility at Visakhapatnam railway station at gate No. 1 which offers a diversified and exceptional range of two-wheelers and four-wheelers on rent. This project was set up under Non-Fare Revenue.

One can go on a long ride and have an enjoyable trip for consecutive days by hiring favorite bikes for rent. The entrepreneur offers competitive pricing and optimum quality bikes that provide an exquisite experience for all. With the personalized service and higher commitment levels, the riders can choose to ride on an hourly and daily basis.

Speaking on the occasion DRM Satpathy said that the rental of bikes and cars are an excellent facility for the visitors, passengers, public at the station who can avail of this facility at nominal charges. The concept of e-bikes and cars is to promote environmentally friendly motive among travelers and to encourage the public towards conservation of the environment.

Divisional Railway Manager commissioned two water coolers each on Platform No.1 and Platform No.8 donated by Sri Satya Sai Seva Samiti, railway area and inaugurated renovated Multipurpose stall on platform No.1 at Visakhapatnam railway station.

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