Chetna ChaddhaThanks for sharing this information with us. It is very important to us. You explained it very well. The system helps residents navigate the...
Mustafa TahirDetermining factor is topography. Konya use bicycles but Ankara don't. Why? Its because of steep hills... Electric bikes seems to be the solution
Edward BourqueThank you for your reply.
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