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Navi Mumbai: Over 1 lakh citizens screened for covid-19 infection in a week’s time
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Navi Mumbai: Over 1 lakh citizens screened for covid-19 infection in a week’s time

by Staff Reporter July 8, 2020
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Navi Mumbai: In the last week, around 103959 citizens have been screened in a door-to-door screening activity in the city. During the screening 37841 houses in Navi Mumbai were visited in Chinchpada Airoli (Sector 1 to 9), Rabadegaon, Sector 12 Khairane-Bonkodegaon, Sector 19 Koparkhairanegaon, Sector 11 Juhugaon Vashi, Vashigaon, Turbhe Store, Sector 21 Turbhe, Sector 22 Turbhegaon, Karavegaon, Diwalegaon and CBD Belapur.

Apart from the screening for Covid-19, people with existing medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cancer, kidney disorders and other chronic diseases were screened and details were recorded separately.

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Kharghar police book revellers at Pandavkada waterfalls and other places
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Kharghar police book revellers at Pandavkada waterfalls and other places

by Staff Reporter July 7, 2020
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Breaking the lockdown, ignoring social distancing norms were some of the reasons the police had to book many monsoon revellers at Kharghar

Kharghar police book revellers at Pandavkada waterfalls and other places
The Panavkada Waterfalls, Kharghar, has started flowing, owing to continuous rains, attracting revellers

Kharghar / Navi Mumbai: The Kharghar police has sprung into action to penalize anyone who takes the lockdown lightly. On Sunday, they took action many local residents who had ventured out to have some fun in the rains, ignoring the lockdown rules and regulations.

As monsoons have set in, all waterfalls have started flowing and some revellers have been going out during the day for a walk in the rains or to the area around Pandavkada Waterfalls.

However, what’s concerning is the fact that Navi Mumbai is under a strict lockdown owing to the growing number of coronavirus cases and loitering around without any specific purpose is strictly prohibited.

On Sunday, the police visited such spots, especially the Pandavkada Waterfalls and the Driving Range area and booked around 23 people for violating the lockdown norms.  

Apart from that, they also booked people for purposeless roaming, not wearing masks, ignoring social distancing among other things.

In all, 67 people have been booked in the last two days.

Also read: A majority of monsoon revellers in Kharghar prefer to stay home amid COVID-19 fears

The Kharghar police has requested people not to visit the Pandavkada Waterfalls, the Driving Range Falls, the Owe Dam or other picnic spots in Kharghar.

People found in violation of the lockdown norms will be penalized.

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A majority of monsoon revellers in Kharghar prefer to stay home amid COVID-19 fears

by Staff Reporter July 7, 2020
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Though the rains have started, residents have no plans to visit waterfalls, dams or other picnic spots in Kharghar or anywhere else in Navi Mumbai

The Pandavkada Waterfalls and Driving Range Falls have begun flowing

Kharghar / Navi Mumbai: Monsoon has set in and Kharghar has turned into the green natural haven that it turns into every year, during the rainy season. The dry and parched Kharghar Hills and Hillocks have turned green and the open spaces are covered up with lush green carpets. Waterfalls of all sizes and shapes have begun flowing, especially everyone’s favourites, Pandavka Waterfalls and the Driving Range Waterfalls.

Sadly, revellers are staying home for good. Let’s see why.

To begin with, the administration has already banned visits to waterfall, dams and other picnic spots during the monsoons, in Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas.

In fact, in the last two days the Kharghar has booked some people who had visited the Pandavkada Waterfalls and nearby places, first for breaking the lockdown and second, for not following social distancing norms when outside, including not wearing of masks. The police promises to continue penalising those who break the rules.

In Kharghar, the Pandakada Waterfalls have already been off limits since a couple of seasons owing to the mishaps and deaths having taken place at the spot. As a result of which, the Driving Range waterfalls have been the most visited picnic spot in Kharghar during the rains.

Also read: Kharghar police book revellers at Pandavkada waterfalls and other places

Youngsters and families throng the driving range area every year in huge numbers, frolicking in the free flowing water stream. It is the most popular monsoon picnic spot in Kharghar.

However, people have been avoiding going to the waterfalls or other such places around Kharghar this year, owing to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the need for social distancing, the strict lockdown in place and a general feeling of dread of getting infected by the coronavirus.

Deepak P, a local resident, shares, “We plan an office picnic every year, and visit the Driving Range waterfalls as Pandavkada falls is a prohibited zone. But this year, we won’t be going anywhere as much as possible, owing to the lockdown in Navi Mumbai. We might go for a short outing near the waterfalls but not very sure about it. Don’t want to take risks.”

There are some local Kharghar residents who are enjoying the monsoons in solitude.

Ankit Kothiyal, a BPO executive, presently working from home, shares, “Working from home is taking a toll on everyone’s mental health as the inability to roam around freely or indulge in any form of recreational activity is exhausting.”

“The monsoons are here and I am a nature lover. However, this time it is very different as I have been cycling and trekking alone on the hillocks near Owe village tank. It feels refreshing after the trek. Before the pandemic we used to go out for picnics at the driving range or Kharghar hills but this time around we are all simply avoiding going out in groups. Most of us are hardly going out at all,” he adds further.

The police has put up boards warning people about visiting waterfalls or dams and have also been doing the rounds of such places.

Hatim Morkas, a student, shares, “The police has been warning about going to such places but even if they weren’t, we would have stayed home. This is not the time for fun when such a pandemic is threatening everyone’s lives. We will have fun next monsoons.”

While a majority of people are staying indoors there are some who are willing to take a change once the lockdown gets lifted.

Pari, a Panvel resident, shares, “After the lockdown gets over, I might go out to some nearby waterfall or water stream just to have fun for some time. I think it won’t be such a threat if we go out alone or with one or two friends. We will maintain social distancing and carry hand sanitisers too.”

A majority of people LocalPressIn spoke to were not in favour of going out to waterfalls in Kharghar or dams in Panvel or any picnic spots, as a precaution.  

However, the real test will be once the lockdown gets over. We just hope that the administration monitors such locations more than ever and discourages people from visiting such places and endangering their lives and that of others.

We will keep you posted!

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Navi Mumbai Rains Parts of Thane and Raigad receive heavy rains since two days
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Navi Mumbai Rains: Parts of Thane and Raigad receive heavy rains since two days

by Staff Reporter July 7, 2020
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Navi Mumbai: There has been heavy rainfall in Navi Mumbai since the last two days, along with Thane, Mumbai, and other Konkan areas.

The Navi Mumbai Muncipal Corporation (NMMC), informed that till Tuesday, Navi Mumbai had received 794.94 mm rainfall in a time span of 24 hours, with Belapur receiving 45.70 mm, Nerul – 49.30, Vashi – 45.80 mm, Khoparkhairne – 43.20 mm, and Airoli – 48.20 mm.

Kharghar and Panvel areas too received a fair share of rains through the last two days.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), has predicted intermittent intense showers today.

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All Navi Mumbai Dahi Handi celebrations likely to be cancelled amid Covid-19 spike
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All Navi Mumbai Dahi Handi celebrations likely to be cancelled amid Covid-19 spike

by Staff Reporter July 4, 2020
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All Navi Mumbai Dahi Handi celebrations likely to be cancelled amid Covid-19 spike
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Navi Mumbai: There is a high probability that the Gokulashtami festival, or the Dahi Handi, that falls on 12th August, will be cancelled amid growing Covid-19 cases in Navi Mumbai. Many local mandals have already decided not to go with the celebrations like every year.

The Dahi Handi celebrations are carried out with great fervor every year with mandals offering huge prize money to participating groups from different parts of Navi Mumbai and Mumbai. Every year, hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts throng the streets of such venues to break handis and collect the prize money.

We spoke to a few local residents to know their views on the matter.

Suraj P., a Taloja residents and dahi handi enthusiast, shared, “There is no assurance that the Covid-19 crisis will abate anytime soon and social distancing strictly prohibits such gatherings at all costs. There is no need to increase the risks by organizing such events.”

While social distancing norms are enough to rule out dahi handi celebrations, some believe that there are other reasons too.

A local resident, not wanting to be named, shared, “There will be no donations coming from anywhere owing to the economic drain and hence even if mandals decided to carry out the celebrations in a safe manner, they would not get enough money required for the celebrations.”

Families too didn’t seem enthusiastic enough to participate in the celebrations.

Ranjana Choudhary, Kharghar resident and mother of three, shared, “We celebrate Gokulashtami every year and my three daughters love watching the dahi handi celebrations. However, this year we believe that there will be no such celebration as it would be very risky. We should postpone dahi handi and all such celebrations till a time the coronavirus crisis abates or a vaccine gets developed.”

Presently Navi Mumbai is under a lockdown for ten days from 3rd July to 13th July, owing to the huge spike in the number of Covid-19 cases. Given such conditions it becomes obvious that such celebrations will take a backseat for an indefinite period.

However, there has not been any official directive on the celebration of such festivals. We will be contacting the officials to know their views soon.

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Navi Mumbai Lockdown: Rules to be followed at a local community level
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Navi Mumbai Lockdown: Rules to be followed at a local community level

by Staff Reporter July 4, 2020
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Navi Mumbai Lockdown: Rules to be followed at a local community level

Navi Mumbai: As COVID-19 cases have spiked in the city, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has locked the city down for another 10 days, from 3rd July to 13th July.

Following is a short list of lockdown rules and regulations to be followed at a local community level:

  • All non-essential shops and establishments to remain shut.
  • No movement, else than that for essential services to be allowed.
  • All grocery shops, dairy, bakery, vegetable shops etc. to remain open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
  • All milk shops to remain open only from 5.00 am to 10.00 am.
  • Home delivery to be preferred.
  • Medical stores, hospitals, clinics/ LPG Gas Cylinder/lift Repair Shops etc. to remain open as usual.
  • Home quarantine people will be penalized and shifted to the municipal quarantine centre if they don’t abide by the quarantine rules set by the government.
  • People to remain indoors unless they have some work outside that is allowed during the lockdown. When outside, they will have to maintain social distancing.
  • Public gatherings to be limited to a maximum of five people at a time in public places or when shopping for essential goods.

These are the rules that need to be followed by local residents in individual capacities to ensure the safety of all.

For a complete list of rules and regulations check this article: Complete lockdown in Navi Mumbai from July 3 to July 13: Here is the full list of rules and regulations

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Bulbbul: Finally a reinvented ‘Chudail’ makes an official appearance on Indian screens
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Bulbbul: Finally, a reinvented ‘Chudail’ makes an official appearance on Indian screens

by Staff Reporter July 1, 2020
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Thanks to Anushka Sharma’s experimentation, Anvita Dutt’s creative visualization, Tripti Dimri’s captivating acting and some marvellous cinematography by Siddharth Diwan, we finally get to see a reinvented ‘Chudail’ with a purpose beyond just gory mindless killings.

Bulbbul: Finally a reinvented ‘Chudail’ makes an official appearance on Indian screens
Bulbbul is a Netflix presentation

We have to give it to Anushka Sharma – she and her bother Karnesh Sharma are trying their best to produce some different content in the horror genre. They gave us Phillauri, Pari (it was good, come on!) and now ‘Bulbbul’, a first of a kind movie that has managed to show us how mysteriously captivating our homegrown evil entity, ‘Chudail’, can look like.

So finally, we can boast before Hollywood fanatics – you got ghouls, death eaters, boogey man and their likes, and we got the ‘Chudail’. And guess what? Ours is the most beautiful kind of evil you could think of.

Anushka’s girl with the inverted legs can give the girls with the fish tails and sharp fangs, a run for their money!

No matter what the critics say or review, no one can deny the fact that for the first time in Indian film history, we have been able to see a creative portrayal of an Indian evil entity that we have all grown up hearing about, in Indian folklore and bedtime stories.

Nobody has shown us the ‘Chudail’ like Bulbbul does in a plot that revolves around child marriage, a long existent patriarchal society, self or women-empowerment, revenge and justice. The ’Chudail’ in Bulbbul is portrayed from different angels that even go on to compare her with the virtues of Durga and Kaali, fighting injustice in an extreme manner. 

Ansuhka’s ‘Chudail’ is a Vigilante Every Woman Needs!

Parambrata Chattopadhyay in a still from the movie Bulbbul by Netflix
Parambrata Chattopadhyay in a still from the movie Bulbbul by Netflix

Bulbbul Film Synopsis/Plot Summary

Set in pre-independence Bengal Presidency, 1881, Bulbbul tells the story of a 5-yearold free spirited girl Bulbbul (Tripti Dimri), who is married off to rich man, Indranil (Rahul Bose) almost her father’s age or even more. She bonds closely with Satya (Avinash Tiwary), the youngest brother of her husband, and the one she thinks she’s being married to. Indranil has a twin brother called Mahendra, who’s mentally challenged but married to Binodini (Paoli Dam). Bulbbul and Satya strike a chord and become good friends with Satya narrating her a story about a ‘Chudail’ who used to wander around in the jungle flying from tree to tree. A story that captivates little Bulbbul beyond imagination.

The story goes back and forth in time explaining how Bulbbul and Satya had drawn close as they grew up together in a plutonic kind of way, how Binodini had filled up Indranil’s mind with doubt and insecurity concerning his wife and bother, and how Satya was sent away to London for further studies only to keep him away from Bulbbul.

It further shows how Indranil gives in to his inner demons and vents out his anger on Bulbbul almost crippling her and had then left the village forever. But the predicament of Bulbbul doesn’t end there and she gets brutally raped by Mahendra and dies after the assault, only to come back to life as a completely changed person.

Back in present times Satya is intrigued by his sister in law’s changed personality, that of a confident an assertive being. He is also very much concerned by her closeness to her doctor Sudip (Parambrata Chattopadhyay).

Adding suspense and thrill to the story are the mysterious killings of men in the village by a ‘Chudail’ or a witch, with turned legs. Satya gets busy finding the killer, who he thinks, is a man.

Satya’s growing concern for his sister in law and his anger and suspicion on Sudip for the killings bring the movie to a subtle climax, one filled with an overwhelming sense of realization and remorse.

Ruchi Mahajan and Varun Paras Buddhadev in a still from the movie Bulbbul by Netflix
Ruchi Mahajan and Varun Paras Buddhadev in a still from the movie Bulbbul by Netflix

What’s different in Bulbbul

Well, the most distinct feature of Bulbbul is the portrayal of a ‘Chudail’, in a never seen before manner. Unlike what we, as Indians, have grown up hearing about the beautiful evil woman who goes around killing people, especially men, Bulbbul shows us a beautiful, mysterious, justice seeking entity that doesn’t kill just for fun.

You will be able to relate the story to the Radha-Krishna love saga, the evil-destroying anger of Kali Mata and the suppression of women since mythological era and to some extent, the dark era of witch hunting (in Europe).  

Apart from the fresh plot, the cinematography by Siddharth Diwan, stands out in every sense and manages to mesmerize the audience by the visuals alone, at times.

A still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix

Bulbbul reinvents the ‘Chudail’ just like how Hollywood reinvented the character of ‘Maleficent’!

(Now, we can expect some cheap rip-offs of Bulbbul coming soon).        

Though Bulbbul is not a spooky horror movie, it is the kind of movie that will engage you for many reasons, and also bring a new realization that evil too can have a purpose.

Best acting in Bulbbul:

Well, while Rahul Bose, Avinash Tiwary, Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Paoli Dam play their parts well enough, Tripti Dimri does a good job at portraying a character who is aware and guilty of everything that transpires in the main plot concerning the killings happening around.

She is self-occupied, constantly in some sort of mental struggle, keeps giggling and smiling for reasons known to her and at the mention of the predicament of the men around her.

We don’t know if she acted that way or it comes naturally to her as we did not see her other movies – Poster Boys and Laila Majnu.

To sum it up, Tripti was born to play the role!

Tripti Dimri in still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix
Tripti Dimri in a still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix

Best Dialogue/s in Bulbbul:

There’s one when Bulbbul’s sister-in-law slowly whispers to her ‘Badi Haveliyon mein bade raaz hote hai’ and that lingers in your mind throughout the movie and even after that.

Best Scene/s in Bulbbul:

Visually, the scene in the beginning of the movie attempting to establish the character of a ‘Chudail’ is one of the best scenes. It is visually so good that it has also been used in the official trailer of Bulbbul.  In fact, that was the scene that actually made us watch the movie!

The climax scene, just before the credits roll up, is the best scene in the movie.

Also, the scene where the ‘Chudail’ is shown for the first time swinging from tree to tree, can pass for one of the best scenes too.

Avinash Tiwary in a still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix
Avinash Tiwary in a still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix

Adult scenes / suggestive language in Bulbbul:

Well, there is one rape scene in the movie which is a bit graphic and brutal in a way.

Expletives, bad language (foul mouthed actors), graphic content in Bulbbul:

Though there are no expletives except for one or two M….F….rs… here and there, some killing scenes and the rape scene can be a bit too graphic for some.

Paoili Dam in a still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix
Paoili Dam in a still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix

Bulbbul, one line review: What you can take home:

Well, if nothing else, then you will definitely take home an improved image of a ‘Chudail’ and maybe even fall in love with her.

Should you watch Bulbbul

Don’t miss the movie for anything. It is worth your time and money. Some of you would still not like it for being a slow and predictable script, but you will definitely like the way the age old ‘Chudail’ has been reinvented to give her a new sense of purpose.

Rahul Bose in a still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix
Rahul Bose in a still from the movie Bulbbul on Netflix

Where to watch Bulbbul online:

Watch Bulbbul online on Netflix

Bulbbul: Things to look out for

Without giving spoilers, watch for the climax scene in the movie and you will know what to lookout for.

Stop Piracy, Watch Movies in Theatres and on Genuine Streaming Platforms – Unless, the movie looks like a complete waste of your money and time!

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Kharghar Gurudwara's Homage to Galwan Martyrs
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Kharghar Gurudwara’s Homage to Galwan Martyrs

by Staff Reporter June 28, 2020
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Kharghar Gurudwara's Homage to Galwan Martyrs
Many Sikh women and children paid homage to the Galwan Martyrs at the Kharghar Gurudwara

Navi Mumbai / Kharghar: The Sikh community of Kharghar came together on Sunday, 21 June, at the Kharghar Gurudwara to pay homage to the 20 brave Indian soldiers who were martyred at Galwan as a result of the India-China border clashes.

Sikh members of the Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Kharghar, attended the event in huge numbers offering prayers and lighting candles as a mark of respect and homage.

The Kharghar Gurudwara committee members at the Galwan Martyrs homage event.

The event was attended by President Jaswinder Singh Saini, Secretary Gurubachan Singh Khera, Vice President Harbansh Singh Sandhu, Members Kashmir Singh Kaliar, Dharmraj Singh, Surendra Singh Saini, Narendra Singh Mali, Sukhdev Singh Aulakh, Hardeep Singh Randhawa, Sringhar Singh, Sarmukh Singh, Gyan Singh, Tarlochan Singh , Balbir Singh, Jaspal Singh Naol and others.

Those present at the event expressed their appreciation of the sacrifice of the brave soldiers while also pledged their support to the country in every possible manner.

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Final 8 train sets for Navi Mumbai Metro Phase-1 delivered to CIDCO
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Final 8 train sets for Navi Mumbai Metro Phase-1 delivered to CIDCO

by Staff Reporter June 26, 2020
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Final 8 train sets for Navi Mumbai Metro Phase-1 delivered to CIDCO
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Navi Mumbai / Taloja: The City Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) recently received delivery of the final eight 3-coach train sets, manufactured by the Chinese rail coach manufacturer CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. The delivery was first received at Mumbai Port and later transported all the way to the Navi Mumbai Metro Depot at Taloja.

To give readers an overview, CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. Is a Chinese manufacturing company that was handed over the contract to design, manufacture, supply, test and commission 24 standard gauge metro coaches (eight 3-coach train sets) for the Navi Mumbai Metro project. The first two train sets of 3-coaches were delivered by CRRC to CIDCO in the month of March last year.

The size of the three-car train sets is 64.6m long and 3.1m wide, and the passenger capacity is of around 1,100. The metro trains can run on an approximate maximum speed of 80 km/h.

In September, 2019, a trial run on a 2-km long distance was carried out from the Pendhar Metro Terminal Yard to Pendhar Station. The said section is part of the 11-km long Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro project.

Click here to read the detailed story, first published on Metro Rail News

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YULU Bikes Post COVID-19: Long Term Rental, Limited Services, Thorough Sanitisation
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YULU Bikes Post COVID-19: Long Term Rental, Limited Services, Thorough Sanitisation

by Staff Reporter June 23, 2020
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YULU Bikes is putting in efforts to ensure safe commute for YULU customers as the country slowly unlocks amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and people begin to travel around     

YULU Bikes Post COVID-19: Long Term Rental, Limited Services, Thorough Sanitisation

As the country begins unlocking, local commute is slowly getting back to normalcy. Needless to say, people are once again looking forward to using all available safe modes of commutation in cities.

Amid such, many people are once again seeking YULU bikes and cycles for local travel.

However, there has been apprehension about the measures being taken by YULU Bikes to ensure the implementation of COVID-19 guidelines.

YULU Bikes are ensuring that their customers are not exposed to any kind of risk while renting YULU Bikes and Cycles. Let’s have a look at the safety measures and new offerings that YULU Bikes has come up with.

YULU BIKES Long Term Rental Plan (LTR)

The Long Term Rental (LTR) Plan by YULU Bikes exclusively allows YULU customers to rent YULU Miracle or YULU Move on a weekly or monthly basis.

YULU LTR can be booked through the YULU App and delivery can be taken from YULU Zone or Home Delivery (extra charges applicable).

The idea is to allow customers to avoid using YULU bikes and cycles rented and touched by multiple users throughout the day and also for the sake of convenience of daily use.

The YULU Long Term Rental Plans. Charges/Pricing:

YULU Miracle LTR Charges/Duration:

  • Rs. 899 for 7 Days
  • Rs. 109/ Day for 8-15 Days
  • Rs. 99/Day for 16-45 Days
  • Rs. 89 for 46-60 Days

YULU Move LTR Charges/Duration:

Rs. 869 for One Month

How to book YULU Long Term Rental (LTR)

Both YULU Miracle and YULU Move can be booked for Long Term Rental through the YULU App and picked from the nearest YULU Zone. However, YULU Miracle can also be Home Delivered at an extra cost for delivery.

Benefits of YULU Long Term Rental

Personal Bike and Convenient Commuting:

Taking a YULU Bike or YULU Cycle home under YULU LTR, saves time spent of visiting YULU Zones to pick up or drop them.

Also, it allows YULU customers to use them as per their convenience irrespective of the time of the day.

Maximum Safety and Minimum Possibility of spreading COVID-19:

Personal use of YULU Bikes and YULU Cycles ensures safety from coronavirus as YULU users don’t come in contact with other YULU customers.

They get to use such the bikes and cycles strictly on a personal basis through YULU LTR. 

Unlimited YULU Miracle and YULU Move Rides:

There is no time limit for customers availing YULU Long Term Rental plans as it provided full time access to the bikes/cycles at a limited price.

No Worry of Low Battery of YULU Miracles or the Range:

Users don’t have to worry about half charged or low battery issues as they can swapped or home delivered as per the convenience of YULU customers.

Also, customers don’t have to worry about the range of travel as a fully charged YULU bike can go between 50-55 Kms.

YULU Bikes Post COVID-19: Long Term Rental, Limited Services, Multiple Sanitisation
YULU Long Term Rental plan allows users to rent YULU Miracle and Move on weekly and monthly basis. (Image posted on YULU Bikes’ website)

Also read: Renting a Yulu cycle, charges and other things to know

YULU Bikes COVID-19 Preventive Measures for YULU customers

YULU Bikes is ensuring the safety of their customers by implementing various safety measures as follows:

1. YULU Bikes’ Hub to Hub Model ensures minimal contact

YULU Bikes only allows riders to park bikes/cycles at designated YULU Zones unlike many other public sharing services in India, who let their riders’ park as per convenience.

Though they are justified on the convenience part, during present times, minimal contact has to be ensured.

YULU Bikes ensures that they are able to minimize contact with random people who could asymptomatic and carrying the virus.

As YULU Bikes and Cycles are parked only at YULU Zones, it cuts down the risk of coming in touch with people who would not be interested in renting one.

2. Thorough Sanitisation of YULU Bikes and Cycles owing to compact size

YULU Miracle and YULU Move are compact sized bikes that can be thoroughly sanitised multiple times throughout the day, before new riders rent them out.

Being parked at designated spots – YULU Zones, they can be monitored easily and proper sanitisation can be carried out from time to time.

3. Display of Last-Sanitized Time Stamp on YULU App

The YULU App displays a ‘Last-Sanitised” time stamp let people renting out YULU Bikes know whether the YULU Miracle and YULU Move they intend to rent out have been sanitised and are ready to use.

This enables the riders to keep themselves safe and completely avoid bikes and cycles that have not been sanitised recently.

4. Use of WHO-approved disinfectants for sanitisation of YULU Bikes

YULU Bikes use WHO-approved chemicals to disinfect all (YULU) bikes and cycles. The number of field work executives have also been increased to ensure that all vehicles are sanitised as many times as possible.

YULU Bikes Post COVID-19: Long Term Rental, Limited Services, Multiple Sanitisation
The YULU App displays the Last-Sanitized Time Stamp to enable customers to rent out sanitised bikes and cycles (Image posted on YULU Bikes’ website)

Official Quote from YULU Bikes on Safety Measures being taken during COVID-19 crisis

“Limited services are available at select locations. We are sanitising our vehicles multiple times a day and the last sanitised time stamp is visible on the app to the customer. We are also educating our customers to wear a mask while riding and wash their hands before and after the ride. We also have long term rental available through which people who need to commute in these tough times can rent our vehicles for up to 60 days for all their commute requirements.”

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