Bicycle

Neil Shah, a class 12th student pursuing science from Vadodara, created a solar bicycle by recycling scrap cycles. His teacher Kaushik, challenged him and asked him to make such a cycle amidst increasing fuel prices. The bicycle runs upto 15 kilometres on a single charge at a speed of 40/km. Kaushik told ANI, "If students like him get support, then they can do… read-more

To protest against the hike in fuel price in India, Mohammed Badhusha, a student of class 12 from Kerala’s Marampally has built a scooter cum bicycle named “Bajacle.” It is made by combining the front portion of a Bajaj scooter and the tail of a bicycle. It costs around Rs 4,000 to build this vehicle. “A few have requested ‘Bajacles’ for them,” said 17-year-old Badhusha.

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has permitted the passengers to carry their bicycles in the metro without any extra charges. The Permitted platforms are Town Hall, Maharaja College, palarivattom, Changampuzha Park, Elamkulam metro stations and Ernakulam (South). The authorities will evaluate cyclists turnout and will extend it further, if required. Officials said this will promote end-to-end motor-less connectivity and aware people of fitness… read-more