Ofo clicks into gear with UN scheme

Chinese bike-sharing company ofo Inc is teaming up with the United Nations Development Program to promote environmentally friendly solutions for short-distance travel.

In a move to encourage people to embrace cycling and promote environmental protection, ofo and the UNDP have launched a "one kilometer initiative".

The Beijing-based company will make the 17th of each month an "activity day" and will donate income from the initiative to enhance environmental awareness and urban sustainability.