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Paris to Roll Out Free Bicycles January 30, 2007
— By Associated Press
PARIS -- The City of Light wants to soon become a city of
bicycles.
Paris City Hall announced it has selected French outdoor
advertising firm JCDecaux SA to operate a new free bicycle
service in the capital.
Joining other European cities like the Dutch capital,
Amsterdam, Paris wants to make thousands of bikes available
for free to commuters, strollers and tourists -- in part to
help cut down on pollution.
Alas, it's in trouble.
Thefts puncture Paris bike scheme
A popular bicycle rental scheme in Paris that has
transformed travel in the city has run into problems just
18 months after its successful launch.
Over half the original fleet of 15,000 specially made
bicycles have disappeared, presumed stolen ...
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