Cargo bikes: TfL publishes new safety standard
TfL has published the new London Safety Standard for Cargo Bikes, developed through engagement with industry stakeholders, to encourage good conduct and set out safety expectations for the growing cargo bike industry in London. Cargo bike use continues to grow in London, as a quicker, cheaper and greener alternative to vans. While product safety standards for […]
Research suggests economy could save £4bn with shift to cargo bikes
The NHS and other government services would be saved more than £4 billion if delivery companies switched to using cargo bikes instead of diesel vans for the first and last mile of deliveries. That’s according to new research that has worked out the savings thanks to reduced congestion and air pollution. The figures have been […]