Unique Rules For Non-folding Bicycles To Enter Trains, Buy A Lifetime Permit To Remove Tires

Illustration. (Source: new.mta.info)

JAKARTA - The MRT and LRT modes of transportation in Jakarta starting Wednesday, March 24, allow non-folding bicycles to be brought into the carriages, with a number of conditions, ranging from the size of the bicycle, the type of bicycle, to the time and day.

Reporting from various sources, major cities in Europe and the United States and Asia also allow non-folding bicycles to enter train, subway or metro services with a number of conditions.

A number of stations usually provide elevators or elevators for passengers carrying trains. However, there are also stations where passengers bring their bicycles through the path on the pedestrian steps. Usually, the carriage occupied by a cyclist is at the front or rear. However, there are also trains with special signs carrying cyclists. Although, there are also cities that do not specify carriages and trains for cyclists.

The average size of a non-folding bicycle is 203 centimeters x 55 centimeters x 121 centimeters with a maximum tire width of 15-16 centimeters. Tandem bikes, tricycles, bicycles powered by electric motors and mopeds are usually not allowed to be brought in.

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In addition, there is a minimum age rule that is allowed to bring a train on a bicycle, the average is between 14-16 years. Other provisions, usually depending on the regulations in each city.

In New York, United States, launching the new.mta.info site, folding bikes or not can be carried on the train with several conditions. There are no stipulated hours and days for bringing bicycles into the subway (underground). However, it is advisable to avoid rush hour when leaving for work at 6-9 a.m. and when leaving work from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For commuter trains, bicycles are not permitted during peak hours and on holidays. You also have to buy a license for the bike for 5 US dollars which is valid for life. On weekdays, a maximum of four bicycles per train are allowed. On weekends, a maximum of eight bicycles per train are allowed. If you want more flexibility, you can look for trains that use bicycle signs on weekends. This allows more than 8 bicycles per train.

In France, launched www.freewheelingfrance.com, you cannot bring a bicycle into the subway (underground), except on Paris Metro Line 1, only for Sundays and holidays, before 4.30 pm. Meanwhile, for local and commuter train services, you can bring a bicycle every day, with a specified hour.

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For weekdays, you are allowed to bring your bicycle before 6:30 a.m., between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and after 7:00 p.m. While on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, you can bring your bike all the time. Pay attention to trains / carriages that are specialized for carrying bicycles.

It's different in Japan. In Sakura Country, you don't have to pay to bring a bicycle on the train, launch hokkaidowilds.org. You can take any train, any time and any car, even on the Shinkansen.

However, what is unique in Japan is a special rule that requires you to wrap a bicycle in a wrapper known as a Rinko Bag which costs around 500 Japanese yen for large sizes. In addition, if you are carrying a non-folding bicycle, you must remove both wheels of the bicycle, before wrapping it up.