Residents of Vukovar have the opportunity to use the Nextbike public bicycle system starting Wednesday, with two stations set up in the city area, one in the city center and the other in the Borovo naselje district.
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– Our citizens have a culture of cycling, so I am confident that this initiative will be very well received. With the new cycling path and bicycles in public transport, we will improve the connectivity of all parts of Vukovar and simultaneously reduce traffic congestion. This project is just one in a series of steps we are taking to enhance the quality of life for our citizens, as well as to present our city in a new European spirit that will surely be welcomed by both citizens and tourists who see Vukovar as a central destination in the Croatian Danube region, said Vukovar Mayor Ivan Penava at a press conference.
Before using the bicycles, it is necessary to register and pay an annual membership fee of 79 kuna. The first half hour of riding is free, and each subsequent hour costs eight kuna.
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– In smaller communities, citizens can ride throughout the year for that 79 kuna, which is really a minimal price when you know you are using the best, greenest, and most affordable transport in the city, said Krešimir Dvorski, director of the Public Bicycle System company.
Further investments in the construction of cycling paths in the city have been announced.
