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Your Voice: Would you use a pay-as-you-go bicycle in Richmond?

From top left, clockwise Jacek Walkowicz - inventor I use my own bicycle in Richmond. Probably I would not use it. I’m not sure iphone would be the best way. If I have to get all these phones and all these applications, I might not have it.
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Your Voice: Would you use a pay-as-you-go bicycle in Richmond?

From top left, clockwise

Jacek Walkowicz - inventor

I use my own bicycle in Richmond. Probably I would not use it. I’m not sure iphone would be the best way. If I have to get all these phones and all these applications, I might not have it. I wonder about tourists, if they don’t have a smartphone or maybe they need wifi.

Lumel Aguirre - graphic designer

I would but the only problem here in Richmond is that there’s a lot of bad drivers. Richmond is well-known for that one. In downtown, maybe, yes, but not in Richmond. But for some people who are on the go all the time, it could be useful. The price is good as long as there’s a lot of parking stations available.

Melissa Manlulu - customer service

Probably not (all the time) but on a day I feel like biking, I could use it as transportation, I guess. I think (the price) is relatively good, compared to the Shaw bikes. But it probably won’t get me on the bike more, I’m not a very active person!

Matthew Chan - server

Maybe once in a while, because I do have a bike myself. I think people would use it. It does promote going out more, getting around in the city more, especially in Richmond where we have more bike lanes. The price point is OK but after a certain amount, maybe it could be less.

Francis Ho - working out

It’s very likely; it’s very convenient for the people and particularly in Richmond if people don’t want to drive. I think it’s a good idea. A dollar per half hour, so if you go shopping and it takes an hour, $2 could be expensive. The yearly rate ($150), that’s a good deal.