Bajaj Yulu Bike: Review and Tips on How to Use

Yulu is an electric bike company from Bangalore which has partnered with Bajaj Auto. Bajaj is the co-designer and manufacturer of these electric bikes for the Indian roads. Yulu bikes are currently available in New Delhi, Mumbai and, of course, their hometown, Bangalore. The company has up to 3000 operating bikes in the country and they are really easy to use.

 
Yulu bikes are sky blue in colour with a chic body, good grip and slim tires.

How to Use a Yulu Bike:

  • Download the Yulu application on your android or iOS portable device.
  • Use your location to search for the closest Yulu bike.
  • Pay the refundable security fee.
  • Select a bike from the closest Yulu Zone.
  • Scan the QR code on the bike and unlock it and begin your ride.

To end the journey, simply park your bike at any Yulu Zone, lock it and choose the end option on your device application.

Yulu charges ₹10 as a basic fee and after that ₹10 per every 10 minutes. If the ride is paused, it charges ₹5 per 10 minutes. They also have discount saver packs for 2 hours, 3 hours, and 6 hours for a one day journey.

Review of the Yulu Electric Bike:

The Yulu bike is low energy and easy to drive. It is a slow bike, so one doesn’t need license to ride it. Even though Yulu bike is comparatively expensive as compared to the local transport, you can ride up to 60 kilometers on a full electric charge. This service is best for introverts or in the pandemic because you have minimal contact with other people. Furthermore, it is an electric bike, thus, it has no noise or air pollution and is very eco-friendly.

But as much as this is a great service, there are downsides to it. The maintenance of the bike isn’t up to the required standard. There are no shock-ups to ensure a smooth ride which are absolutely necessary for Indian roads. The speed limit on this bike is 25km/hr so even the shortest distances can take forever to reach. Finally, to end the ride, you must park only at a Yulu Zone.

In conclusion, this start-up is a grand idea but some improvements are necessary to make it accommodated to Indian roads and people.