Glasgow's city cycle hire programme could more than double in size.

The mass automated cycle hire (Mach) scheme has 435 bikes based at 43 stations across the city at the moment.

On Thursday, it emerged Glasgow City Council is investigating plans to provide up to 900 bikes and 100 stations under a new seven-year contract to be awarded next year.

Proposed locations for extra stations have already selected based on factors such as user demand and proximity to existing stations and key cycling routes.

Elaine McDougall, Glasgow City Council's executive member for transport, said: "The people of Glasgow and surrounding areas have really embraced our cycle hire scheme, based on usage figures.

"The Mach bikes are being seen in use all over the city and are very popular also with commuters, students, businesses and visitors.

"We receive overwhelming feedback from users of the scheme and numerous requests for more stations."