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From May 16, 2022, the bicycle taxis will leave again, now under the wings of De Fietsambassade of the City of Ghent

After a successful test phase last summer, the volunteers of the bicycle taxi service TriVelo will be riding out again from mid-May. They now do this with three extra rickshaws and a new wheelchair bicycle, and all over Ghent instead of just in the center. Anyone who is less mobile can reserve a ride for 2,5 euros.

TriVelo was created as a citizen project in 2021. The concept? Volunteers, including many new residents of Ghent, transport people who are less able to walk with trio bikes. In a test phase last summer, 773 people were transported for a total of 554 journeys. This ranged from trips to the hairdresser or doctor to pleasure rides through Ghent.

From May 16, 2022, the bicycle taxis will leave again, now under the wings of De Fietsambassade of the City of Ghent. They do this during the day as well as in the evenings and on weekends. The number of rickshaws has been increased from three to six, and there is a new wheelchair bicycle. The operating area is also being expanded. TriVelo is now active throughout the area within the R4 rather than just the city centre. A single ride costs 2,5 euros. If you want to book a ride, you can contact De Fietsambassade during office hours on 09 266 77 00

"TriVelo was conceived and started by residents of Ghent, makes short journeys easier for the elderly and less mobile people and works to connect generations and communities because the drivers are mainly new residents of Ghent. A wonderful story of meeting and connection by and for residents of Ghent.

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Bicycle taxi TriVelo Ghent

The Bicycle Embassy is a pioneer in cycling fun. You can contact them for bicycle rental, bicycle repair, bicycle parking, innovation and bicycle culture. In doing so, we put maximum effort into social employment. The Fietsambassade Gent vzw is an EVA (external independent agency) of the City of Ghent, co-founded by Ghent Higher Education Institutions: Ghent University, Artevelde Hogeschool, LUCA, Odisee and HoGent.

There are more than 13 bicycle sheds in Ghent and more are being added every year. Cyclists can park their bicycles nearby. 's bicycle depot The Bicycle Embassy is responsible for placing temporary and permanent bicycle parking spaces. We also maintain the bicycle racks and collect abandoned orphaned bicycles.

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