Yogja by Bike – Available Now

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Yogja by Bike – Available Now

Good news: Jl Malioboro, arguably the most popular tourist destination in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, now offers a bike-sharing facility for those who prefer exploring the area on the two weels.

To use a bike from one of the bike stations around the city, it is necessary to download the JoggyBike application. All bicycles have a smart lock, live location system installed and are equipped with an anti-theft system. Currently there are four locations where bikes are available: Loco Café, Malioboro Mall, Kepatihan and Vrederburg Fort which will soon be joined by many others. The service operates daily from 8 am. to 9 pm. In total over 1,000 bicycles will be available for rent. 

The aim of this bicycle-sharing initiative is to boost tourism in Yogja encouraging visitors to get involved into the cit's life and to promote sustainable tourism and green transportation.
The laid back city of Yogyakarta is known by many locals as the cultural capital of Indonesia, as this is the centre of art and literature which is why people flock to this relaxed university town that is also famous for its batik textile industry and other ornate Indonesian handicrafts.

There are frequent flights from Jakarta to Yogyakarta's Adisucipto International Airport which take 50 minutes. Fro Solo, Semarang and Bandung it is easy to get to Yogyakarta by bus. One of the nicest ways to get to Yogyakarta however is to take the train from Jakarta which takes you through the countryside and takes around seven to twelve hours depending on the service you choose.   

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