Electric pedal power delivers way forward

FUNDINGAVAILABLE FOR GREENER TRAVEL INITIATIVES

At a time when customer demand for same-day service and delivery is increasing, alongside expectations of sustainability, light electric freight vehicles, such as electric cargo bikes, are an interesting option for city centre businesses.

E-cargo bikes fill the gap between traditional bicycles and delivery vans. They are the perfect option for transporting work equipment, light freight or completing “last-mile” deliveries. They can carry equipment and parcels to deliveries of food, prescriptions or even flowers.

With electric pedal assistance, they have the capability and power for transporting significant loads with the benefit of being able to move freely through congested areas, avoiding parking tickets and achieving a door-to-door service.

If your business is based in Aberdeen city centre you can now take part in a year-long free trial of an e-cargo bike to see how it could complement and fit in with your way of working.

Over the past few months many of us have found ourselves enjoying more walking and cycling.

As we build back better, would you like to be able to support your staff, customers and visitors by making your premises more walking and cycling friendly?

Businesses in Aberdeen and

Aberdeenshire can apply to the Nestrans Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme for up to £10,000 in match funding to support sustainable transport initiatives, from secure cycle parking, new or improved employee showering/ changing facilities or improvements to pedestrian access.

CREATING A BUZZ: Electric cargo bikes are an interesting option for businesses

Lockdown has seen many of us out cycling

E-cargo bikes fill the gap between traditional bicycles and delivery vans

Secure cycle parking can be funded by the sustainable travel grant