IELTS Monologues

City Bike Hire Scheme

A council officer introduces a public bike hire scheme, its prices, rules, and registration process.

B17 min

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1Thank you for coming to this talk about the city bike hire scheme.

2My name is Laura Finch, and I manage the scheme for the council.

3First of all, there are now fifty bike stations across the city centre.

4The first thirty minutes of every journey are completely free of charge.

5After that, you pay two pounds per hour, not three as last year.

6You used to return bikes to the same station, but now any station is fine.

7To register, you need a bank card and a mobile phone number.

8The minimum age is fourteen, and riders under sixteen must wear helmets.

9Helmets are available free from the office in Market Square, near the fountain.

10The office used to be beside the bus station, but it moved last month.

11One last thing, report any damaged bikes by calling the number on the frame.

12Thank you for listening, and I hope you enjoy cycling around the city.

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