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Convenience for Schooling and Shopping! Mayor: 15 Additional YouBike Stations to Rollout Soon
Publish Date:106-03-30
Units:Department of General Affairs   Category:Smart City
Three more YouBike stations will be added to the network creating convenience! Chiao Tung University, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, and Shulintou Park Stations have opened, Mayor Lin Chih-chien stated, YouBikes in Hsinchu City have been used for more than 800,000 times in one year, demonstrating the public's need for green transportation, 15 additional stations are predicted to be rolled out this year providing a convenient method of transportation.
 
Mayor Lin stated Hsinchu City YouBikes introduced 30 stations, reaching a goal of stations in all governance districts and all train stations installed with YouBikes; it received great response and affirmations from the public, with a high usage from young people. He believes the station number 31, Chiao Tung University will create convenience for the nearby residents and students.
 
The Mayor pointed out, YouBike is an important transportation that allows the public to "reach the last mile", the City Government will launch 15 new stations, upon the completion of 45 stations, there will be a station every 800-1000 meters on average, providing a faster and more convenient mean of transportation, furthermore allowing the tourists to explore the City's alleys and historic buildings, re-meet Hsinchu City.
 
"It's finally here!" student Huang studying Mechanical Engineering stated happily, after the installation of a station, heading to the nearby Tsing Hua University Nigh Markets and shopping areas are a lot more convenient; Student Chen from the Department of Transportation & Logistics Management said, no matter trying to head across the school, or go for a food hunt, "it takes only 5 minutes with YouBikes, it is really convenient!"
 
The City Government Department of Transportation stated, according to statistics provided by the YouBike Co, Ltd., "Schools" have always been a hotspot for public bicycle systems, Chiao Tung University Station is officially opened, together with Yuanpei University Station, it is estimated to provide service to a lot more students, "heading to or from classes, or getting to or from the school is more convenient". Shulintou Park Station combines the City Government's work for the park, reviving the area, increasing the living standards for the citizens, the Public is welcomed to use YouBikes to head to and from the "2017 Children's Art Festival". Moreover, the public is invited to use the system to visit the Shulintou Nigh Market, tasting the papaya milk, shallot cakes, fried steaks, and many other delicacies recommended via the internet. This year, the density of stations will be increased, with a prediction of 15 stations, it will allow the public to cruise around the city at ease.
 
The station launching press ceremony was held with Chiao Tung University President Zhang, President lady Kao, Vice President Chen and Associate Vice President for General Affairs Yang, who became the tour guides, led Mayor Lin, YouBike Co. manager Ke, Yuanpei University Vice President Tsai and many special guests to the Library, a "must line up" delicacy "Cabin Pancakes", and the place where people obtain their love credit points "Zhu Lake". City Councilors and Neighborhood Chiefs attended the conference to show their support.
 
Translated By: Lin Chuan-Jen 

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