On Clean Air Day 2023, Brompton, the British bicycle brand, and Possible, the climate action charity, have released new data highlighting the “worst offenders” when it comes to polluting mayoral cars. In order to help civic leaders take the lead on decarbonising transport, Brompton is offering some councils with the …
Read More »World Car Free Day: ‘For many choosing cycling or an e-scooter can feel unattainable’
As Thursday 22nd September marks World Car Free Day, a host of micromobility brands have been launching initiatives and holding events to mark the occasion. World Car Free day is an initiative established by pedestrian advocacy charity Living Streets to raise awareness about the negative impacts congestion and motor traffic …
Read More »New report calls for updated Highways Act ahead of Government’s CWIS2
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) has released its inquiry report into the Government’s upcoming second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS2). Included in those recommendations is the call for the introduction of a new Highways Act. The purpose of which would be to require highway authorities to …
Read More »Electrifying the transport sector
The Ebike Summit 2020, in partnership with EDF Energy, took place online last month, with speakers discussing how the e-bike industry can help promote sustainable transport. Rebecca Morley looks at what this means moving forward E-bikes have been growing in popularity for some time – offering people an easier, sweat-free …
Read More »GoCardless to streamline payments of Brompton Bike Hire
Brompton has teamed up with GoCardless to streamline the payments of its bike subscription service. UK customers can now benefit from easy to set-up and manage monthly payments, powered by GoCardless, “guaranteeing a seamless experience for both the customer and merchant”. With the average UK household spending £552 a year …
Read More »Netflixisation of cycling continues as Brompton launch subscription scheme
Brompton Bike Hire is set to roll out a new subscription model in the coming weeks. The service, which will be available on a monthly or annual basis, will launch this summer at a cost of less than £1 per day. Brompton says its subscription model is the first to …
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