In India, the bicycle has taken a backseat as a mode of urban transport. Bicycle use varies between 5-20% in Indian cities. The benefits of cycling- low cost, physical exercise, easier parking and easy access though are enough to justify efforts to encourage people to cycle more.

7th February 2012, Jaipur: Bicycle usage in Indian cities accounts for 5-20% of all trips. Public Bicycling Schemes are a relatively new concept in India, and has seen keen interest at the national level. Many cities are enthusiastic, and the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) is keen to support such initiatives around the country.

22nd February, Bangalore: EMBARQ India has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Ride a Cycle Foundation (RAC-F), and Gubbi Labs to help implement a public bicycling system within the 400 Acre IISc campus in Bangalore.

16th\17th February 2012, Bangalore: With support from the Ministry of Urban Development, under the JnNURM scheme, many cities have initiated or expanded their city bus operations. However, there is a growing recognition that successful city bus operations also depend on the quality of support infrastructure.

10th February 2012, Mumbai: EMBARQ India organised and hosted Rickshaw Rising: An Auto-Rickshaw Entrepreneurship Summit with entrepreneurs, civil society members, investor representatives, government officials, driver union representatives, and other key stakeholders, including manufacturers and engine & fuel technology providers from around the country.