Original Article: Vancouver bike share bailout worries unfounded, say City, Bixi
In Andrew’s post, he clearly identified the reasons that governments have introduced the Bixi project: mainly, to reduce the emissions of green house gasses from modern transportation. This also increase the public awareness towards the environment especially global warming affecting our world significantly. Other concerns may arise from this project such as the profitability of the Bixi which he has noted in the end of the post. Although personally, I believe that profitability is not a concern when it interferes with government policies. Since governments should hold the priority of providing services to the public, which includes the environment, financial difficulties are less essential.
On the other hand, Andrew may discuss more pros and cons of the project to strengthens his point of view. For example, what can the government do to prevent people from stealing the bikes? Who will be responsible if the bike breaks down? In China, people can lend the bikes as long as they scan their ID and return it within a few days. If the deadline was not met, they might be charged. But this is just one of the solutions towards these problems.