A new program is hoping to empower sustainability by providing businesses access to a fleet of e-bikes for long-term trials, for free.
“It’s really about getting pilot opportunities with businesses that are interested in changing the way that they do business. We’ve created a fleet of bikes that are specifically tailored to business activities, hauling community, etc. and we have them free for long term rentals for businesses that are interested,” explained Andrew McClenaghan, London Bicycle Cafe co-owner.
London Bicycle Café officially launched its Bikes for Business pilot program earlier this month — an initiative funded through the 2024 Desjardins Goodspark Grant in collaboration with Green Economy London, and support from Northern Commerce.
McClenaghan hopes local businesses and organizations can explore how e-bike-based transportation can augment or replace traditional carbon-based delivery and commuting methods.
“Businesses love efficiency. It saves time, it saves money. The key to this is in some …