A new e-cargo bike hire scheme has launched in Brighton and Hove as part of a pilot project to encourage greener, short-distance transport.

The scheme is being delivered by social enterprise OurBike in partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council and the University of Brighton, after the city was selected for the pilot by the Department for Transport’s Active Travel England’s Innovation Fund, reports the Argus.

Emma Hughes, general manager at OurBike, said:

“This pilot is about making cargo bikes a realistic option for everyday life in Brighton and Hove, not just for people who can afford to own one or store one at home.

“Whether it is carrying children, shopping, work equipment or deliveries, shared e-cargo bikes can replace many short car journeys while making active travel more accessible.”

The e-cargo bikes, capable of carrying two children or one adult, are available at venues including Rotunda Café in Preston Park, Detroit Club in Kemptown, and Platf9rm in Hove.

(Picture: OurBike)