Over 100 million car and taxi trips in the UK’s seven city regions could instead be completed on e-bikes if the Government is able to meet its cycling target, according to a new report by consultants Steer for the Urban Transport Group (UTG).
The Fully Charged report – which was commissioned by the Urban Transport Group representing the UK’s largest urban transport authorities – looks at the potential of e-bikes in the city regions.
In particular, it highlights how power assistance can widen the appeal of cycling, including to those with lower fitness levels, older people and those with disabilities.
It argues that e-bikes can also help overcome barriers such as hilly terrain and enable longer trips to be made by bike, thus offering great potential as an alternative to travelling by car.
