Many businesses are now using cargo bikes rather than vehicles for transport goods to their customers, not only are they cheaper than vans, they are 1.6 times faster and of course much more carbon friendly.
Cargo bikes are specially designed bicycles for carrying heavy loads, large items or multiple passengers. According to analysis by Clean Cities, the use of cargo bikes by businesses between 2022 – 2023 has risen by 73% in London’s square mile and by 63% across London as a whole. They come in a variety of sizes and designs depending on the intended use. Some also come with electric motors that help you when you pedal so that you can go up hills more easily or travel longer distances.
We have teamed up with the City of London to offer grants of up to £2,500 towards the purchase of a cargo bike. Any business can apply for a grant, the deadline for applications is 1 September 2024 and details can be found via the Zero Emissions Network here. The Zero Emissions Network also provides a free week’s trial of a cargo bike to see whether it might suit you and your business.
You don’t need a special license to ride a cargo bike and you can ride them everywhere you can ride a bike, including roads, cycle lanes and bus lanes, free training and maintenance courses are also available.
Several businesses in the Fleet Street area already use cargo bikes for a variety of purposes, such as transporting goods and products and making deliveries to customers in a more eco-friendly manner, reducing their carbon footprint.
For further information please contact us at info@fleetstreequarter.co.uk.
CARGO BIKE COURIER SERVICES
Analysis by Clean Cities has found that, between 2022 and 2023, cargo bike use rose by 73% percent in the Square Mile and by 63% across London as a whole.
Does your business want fast deliveries, that also reduce traffic pollution and congestion? Cargo bike deliveries are 1.61 times faster than a van! Zero Emissions Network members in the City of London can request up to three free courier bike deliveries. There are also a number of offers available in addition to this.
Zedify offer ZEN business members 1 free day of deliveries by cargobike. Zedify have a zero emission, same day delivery service and they offer online booking and tracking.
Pedal Me offer ZEN business members 20% off the first delivery by Cargo Bike and 5% off all future deliveries. Pedal Me also offer same day delivery on local groceries and supermarket essentials.
Zhero Emission Logistics offer ZEN business members 1 free delivery by cargo bike.
XeroE offer a free logistics consultancy session for ZEN members. This includes a deep dive into all areas such as packaging, labelling and trunking, to see how their team of logistics experts can add value to your current logistics set up.
Pedivan offer ZEN business members 1 Free Delivery Under £50 and 15% Off Future Deliveries. Resident members can get 15% Off Deliveries. Pedivan can also collect your online shopping as click and collect orders.
