Businesses and community groups in Solihull are being given the opportunity to try out innovative e-cargo bikes as part of a free borough-wide trial.
Solihull Council is hosting a trial day for people to test the electric bikes and learn more about how they can be used to provide a greener and more sustainable form of transportation.
Four types of e-cargo bikes are available to lease for free on a trial basis, with each providing easy access storage spaces with capacity to carry up to 200kg including the rider.
The trial day takes place on Wednesday 30 October, between 2-3pm, at Tudor Grange Park cycle track, with members of the Council’s sustainable travel team on hand to answer questions. It is free to attend and no booking is required.
The e-cargo bikes can travel up to 40 miles on a single charge to make pedalling with a load easy. All bikes are compliant with UK Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) regulations which means they can be ridden like an ordinary bicycle, while they do not require a driving licence, MOT, road tax or specific motor insurance.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council can also provide accredited e-cargo bike training.
For more information email sustainabletravelteam@solihull.gov.uk.