The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
E-bikes operator increases hire cycles
The number of e-bikes for hire around Peterborough has been increased in response to the demand for eco-friendly service, which seeks to reduce the number of car journeys around the city.
Bosses at e-bike operators
Voi Technology have just added another 17 e-bikes to the 20 placed around the city at its launch just six weeks ago.
To date, there have about 500 rides taken with the Voi ebikes in Peterborough, travelling a total of 1,056 miles.
A spokesman for Voi said: “Peterborough residents have received the scheme well.
“We started with a small fleet of 20 e-bikes which has now been increased to 37.
“So far, it is a good start considering the small number of vehicles available and the current covid restrictions in place.
“Moving forwards, Voi will continue to work closely with the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority to make the necessary adjustments to the scheme to meet demand.”
The spokesman said: “The aim of the pilot project is to encourage a shift away from cars for short journeys to help limit traffic gridlock and CO2 emissions.”
A homewares designer has teamed up with a wildlife conservation charity.
Sophie Allport, which has stores in Bourne and Stamford, has partnered with ZSL (Zoological Society of London). They have collaborated with a giraffe design collection to sell during the spring and summer. It will help raise vital funds for the conservation charity and support its work creating a world where wildlife thrives. The new design features fabulous spots inspired by the giraffes’ distinctive patterns, which stands out against a tan ochre background on the new collection.
The design features on a range of homewares and accessories. Designer Sophie Allport said: “We are so pleased to work alongside ZSL again with our wonderful new giraffe collection, supporting projects caring for wildlife is vital at the moment and it’s something very close to our hearts.”