Dublin is getting greener, with the launch of its new city-wide bike rental scheme 13 August 2009. Dublin Bikes, or DB’s, are particularly aimed at the city’s gas guzzling commuters, who have brought Dublin’s streets to a virtual standstill. There will now be 450 bikes available at 40 locations around the city, which will be free to rent for the first half hour, and then minimal charge after that. You can collect and deposit your bike at any station of your choice, and with no more than 400 metres between stations, you won’t be stuck for choice. Visitors to the city are welcome to use the bikes too, of course. All you need to do is register to use the system (you have to pay a deposit in order to get your access PIN for bike usage) at www.dublinbikes.ie and join Dubliners on the banks of the River Liffey, down to the shores of DublinBay, and along the city’s canal. This is another great eco-initiative in Ireland, with Dublin joining the cities of Paris, Lyon, Vienna and Montreal in providing cheap, accessible bikes for residents and visitors.
Catherine Mack – Content manager, editor, copywriter and travel writer