Clermont-Ferrand to rent out MICHELIN Electric Bike!

SMTC have decided to offer the MICHELIN electric bike as a new mode of transport in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, France. SMTC are the company who manage the transport systems around Clermont-Ferrand, including; Trams and buses. One of the other modes of transport they offer is bikes; both standard bikes and electric bikes – which they have offered a long-term rental service for, for the last 13 years.

In March they bought 10 MICHELIN electric bikes which they now include in their fleet bikes – there are approximately 80 bikes in their fleet. The MICHELIN electric bikes will be used for long term rentals; from a minimum of 1 day’s rental which costs €10.00. They are available to rent from C.velo – which is a shop located near to the train station in Clermont-Ferrand.

The MICHELIN electric bikes will be used for long term rentals; from a minimum of 1 day’s rental which costs €10.00.

SMTC have other brands of electric bikes in their fleet but after success test they decided to add the MICHELIN electric bike because of its longer battery life – and because of their locality to the Michelin headquarters which is based in Clermont-Ferrand. They will consider purchasing some more bikes in the 2nd half of this year.

As well as SMTC offering the MICHELIN electric bike, the council of Clermont-Ferrand have bought 11 electric bikes for their employees to use to travel around Clermont-Ferrand. The idea is to provide the bikes because in Clemont-Ferrand it is traditionally difficult to park and it is also hilly so the bike is a good solution. It also demonstrates an environmental message to the people of Clermont.