As spring gets underway in Montreal, Bixi is back on city streets — but there is a new set of rules amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The bike-sharing service, which officially kicked off its 2020 season at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, is asking users to limit their rides to essential trips.
Cyclists are also asked to not use the service if they have a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] As part of social-distancing measures, the company says users should ensure they are at least two metres from other road users.