An Eco-Tourism startup, which has introduced zero emission e-bikes in the city of Palaces, has plans to introduce them in pilgrimage and heritage cities like Hampi, Madikeri, Srirangapatna soon.
Tourists can now go around Mysuru sightseeing in zero-emission electric vehicles, with the launch of Electric Vehicle Tourism Initiative in the city. The “green” transport is available for tourists and also locals at selected places.
B:Live, an eco-tourism start-up, has launched the EV tourism concept, introducing the e-bikes which can be rented out. The e-bikes are presently available at Grand Mercure, Radisson Blu and Windflower, hospitality destinations, which have come forward to support the eco-friendly initiative by providing charging hubs and dockets for the e-bikes.
Mysuru is the first city in the State to get the startup’s EV tourism after Goa, Gujarat and Puducherry. Mysuru is the experience partner of the startup which brings the e-tours live.
Travels Association President, Samarth Kholkar and COO and Co-founder Sandeep Mukherjee told UNI that the e-bikes deliver 50 km range per charge with digital screens for multi-info display and come with an accelerator and pedal-assist mode for safe and effortless riding.
“The services will be launched soon in Hampi, Kodagu and Srirangapatna,” said Shashi, who looks after the start-up’s PR, adding that each destination in Mysuru will have at least 50 e-bikes in the next few days. “Tourists and locals can take the ride buying the pre-paid token by submitting a valid ID proof,” he added.
