Cargo bikes

Transport for London has unveiled a new plan to work with the boroughs, businesses and the freight and servicing industry to transform how deliveries and servicing trips are made in the capital by promoting the growth of cargo bikes in its first Cargo Bike Action Plan. The use of cargo bikes for freight and servicing trips is becoming more widespread, with major businesses now using them for deliveries because they are quicker, cheaper and greener. Cargo bikes offer a much cleaner way to deliver freight and services and deliver considerable air pollution savings, contributing to healthier and safer streets and enabling better use of urban space.  TfL has identified that Fitzrovia has a very high potential for cargo bikes to replace vans for making deliveries. Westminster City Council has created a directory of companies that can deliver your goods by bicycle here.

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