Xu Caisheng, a local resident, also expressed his excitement as a cycling enthusiast while in a queue to apply for his bike card.

"The scenery near Liushui is very captivating and with the public bikes I would like to cycle around there with my old pals," Xu said.

Residents pedal around on public bikes in Pingtan, Fujian province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

As an integral part of Pingtan’s public transportation, public bikes shall offer local citizens an eco-friendly way to get around, further alleviating traffic congestion in the city, according to Weng Jianfeng, deputy president of Pingtan Haixiatong Co.

In order to prevent the public bikes from being sabotaged or stolen, surveillance cameras have been installed around the rental stations, Weng added.