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What the fate of this Mobike can teach Greater Manchester about bike hire schemes
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukDon't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The mayor's long-awaited bike hire scheme is finally gaining traction.
Following Andy Burnham's announcement on Monday that bike rental would be launched this year, transport bosses have confirmed they are following a 'competitive tender process' in partnership with the 10 councils and the GMCA.
There are currently four operators in the running, with the preferred bidder to be revealed next month before a launch currently slated for November.
At this delicate stage in proceedings, the detail is scant - although the Manchester Evening News has learnt there will be 1,500 bikes in phase one, including e-bikes.
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