Electric cargo-bike partnership extended

There has been an extension to the initiative that offers electric cargo bike deliveries for businesses in Oxfordshire.

This follows a successful initial trial of free same-day and next-day zero-emission deliveries by electric cargo bike for Oxford businesses to destinations within the ring road.

The initiative was then extended until 31 August 2024 – and now has been further extended until 28 February 2025.

Anna Railton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Zero Carbon Oxford, Oxford City Council said:

“It is fantastic that we are able to extend the Velocity electric cargo bike delivery service for a further six months. The trial has been a success so far and I am pleased that we are able to support Oxford’s businesses with exploring cargo bike deliveries.”

Jake Swinhoe, Director, Velocity Cycle Couriers, said:

“We are absolutely delighted to agree an extension to the OCC project that will continue to support city centre traders with their distribution of goods. The transition to a sustainable transport network can be a complex topic but finding viable solutions needs strong partnerships - working with so many amazing local businesses coupled with the enthusiasm and support of the City Council feels like a very positive movement.

At Velocity we are looking forward to further expansion as more journeys on cargo bikes rather than in diesel vans makes for less congestion and cleaner air in our city.”