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Green Joyride Sours for Paris' Rental Bikes

Vandalism, theft hurt pioneering program

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 31, 2009 9:32 AM CDT

(Newser) – A public bicycle-rental program launched in Paris in 2007 amid green good feeling has found reality to be a rough ride. Locals and tourists alike get unlimited access to Vélib’s fleet for about $1.50 a day, but some 80% of the $3,...   Read full story »

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