VOICED: Dublin's rent-a-bike scheme gets on the road

The video discusses the historical significance of bicycles in Dublin, which were once the main mode of transport. With the economic boom, cars took over, but now the city aims to reintroduce cycling through the Dublin Bikes rental scheme. The scheme, which operates via subscription, is seen as a way to improve the image of cyclists and reduce traffic congestion. Dublin's geography, with its flat terrain, is ideal for cycling. The city plans to expand cycling paths to make bicycles a dominant mode of transport again, driven by choice rather than necessity.

What was the main mode of transport in Dublin generations ago?

• Trains

• Bicycles

• Buses

• Cars

How does the Dublin Bikes rental scheme operate?

• By mobile app only

• By government funding

• By cash payments

• By subscription with credit or smart cards

What is one of the benefits mentioned about the Dublin Bikes scheme?

• It provides free bikes to everyone

• It increases car sales

• It improves the image of cyclists

• It reduces the number of buses on the road

What is a common issue faced by car drivers in Dublin?

• High fuel prices

• Traffic congestion

• Lack of parking spaces

• Frequent road closures

What is Dublin City's plan for cycling infrastructure?

• To ban bicycles from the city center

• To charge cyclists a fee

• To make bikes the dominant mode of transport

• To reduce the number of cycling paths