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Up to 300 new nextbikes are coming to Cardiff.

More bike hire rental locations will also be installed throughout the capital in September and October.

Cardiff council has also confirmed an extra 200 to 300 bikes will be deployed around the city this month.

A small fleet of eBikes is also expected to be introduced in Cardiff and potential sites are being assessed, according to a council statement.

Councillor Caro Wild, cabinet member for transport, said: "New rental locations will be installed in September and October and remaining equipment will be deployed following a review of the overall network.

"During September, it is anticipated that an additional 200-300 bikes will be deployed around the city which will allow the existing fleet to be upgraded more rapidly.

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"Work is also continuing to extend the network at lower risk sites, together with continuing mitigation measures to reduce vandalism on the existing fleet. Nextbike continues to work closely with South Wales Police.

"Work has begun on assessing sites for suitability for the small eBike fleet which will enhance the current network and improve range and accessibility for customers who may not feel that membership is an option at present.

"An assessment of power availability forms part of this work as this section of the fleet must be charging when not in use.

"Ride levels continue to be strong on the fleet with around 6,000-7,000 rides per week even where bike numbers are reduced."

nextbike has not yet revealed where the new stations will be.

Nextbike UK managing director Krysia Solheim said: "Nextbike will be deploying new bikes and stations over the next three months as per our ongoing expansion plans for Cardiff to enhance the existing network.

"July and August saw the highest amount of vandalism the scheme has seen. We are continuing to monitor the situation, as well as working closely in conjunction with the police and the council to reduce the problem."