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'Ofo' launches bike sharing in Phuket Town

Shela Riva

 

 

PHUKET:-- The first of two internationally recognised “bike sharing” operators today launched their “bike sharing” service with 1,000 bicycles now available for use from 11 locations across Phuket Town.

 

Noppol Toochinda, General Manager of ‘ofo’ Thailand, announced the launch at a press event in Phuket Town this morning (Sept 20).

 

“For our first phase, Ofo has provided more than 1,000 smart-lock bikes in key locations in Phuket Town,” said Mr Noppol.

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/ofo-launches-bike-sharing-in-phuket-town-63965.php#4O01MW1DPFuWiZ4a.97

 

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[Coconut Kidd]

I really hope it works. Phuket Town is pretty much flat as a pancake which is a plus, and only time will tell.

The program in Seattle hasn't been very successful.

Edited September 20, 2017 by Coconut Kidd

[The manic]

7 hours ago, Coconut Kidd said:

I really hope it works. Phuket Town is pretty much flat as a pancake which is a plus, and only time will tell.

The program in Seattle hasn't been very successful.

Seattle ain't Thailand

[Coconut Kidd]

1 hour ago, The manic said:

Seattle ain't Thailand

That is correct.....Congratulations.

[wakeupplease]

Nice idea but shame the bikes will be all stolen during the next 6 months.

[yellowboat]

14 hours ago, Coconut Kidd said:

I really hope it works. Phuket Town is pretty much flat as a pancake which is a plus, and only time will tell.

The program in Seattle hasn't been very successful.

Never liked Seattle. 

[webfact]

Official ceremony held to launch Phuket bike share project

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong presided over the official launch ceremony in the presence of members of the Phuket City Development Co Ltd (PKCD) and partnering companies Obike and ofo Thailand. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: -- An official ceremony was held at the Limelight Avenue shopping complex in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Sept 20) to mark the official launch of the Phuket bike share project, a project aimed at supporting Phuket’s Smart City status.

 

The ceremony was presided over by Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong in the presence of members of the Phuket City Development Co Ltd (PKCD) and partnering companies Obike and ofo Thailand.

Gov Norraphat said, “We are please to announce the launch of this bike sharing project in Phuket which we hope will support tourism in Phuket Old Town tourism and surrounding areas. Locals and tourists can now enjoy cycling around Phuket Town, and we hope this goes some way to decreasing traffic and helps the environment.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/official-ceremony-held-to-launch-phuket-bike-share-project-63974.php

 

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