Anyone who lives, works or studies in the London Borough of Greenwich and is over 18 can now loan an e-bike for just £10 a month as part of a scheme to improve air quality and get people active.
E-Z Cycle say that e-bikes are a great way to get around a big city, offer an easier return to cycling if you haven’t done so for a while, and are also very useful if you have health conditions that make riding a regular bike tricky. After a successful trial in the Low Emission Neighbourhood of Greenwich West and Peninsula wards last year, the Council and Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) are expanding the scheme to all residents in Royal Greenwich.
Councillor Denise Scott-McDonald, Cabinet Member for Air Quality, Public Realm and Transport, said: “This is one of a wide range of measures we’re taking to improve air quality across the Royal Borough.
"As well as helping more people try out cycling, which is a great way to take more exercise, the E-Z Cycle e-bike hire scheme will help reduce traffic.”
The £10 cost is to cover the bike's insurance for a month. To get one applicants attend a loan session, where they collect thier e-bike and do some training. These take place twice a month at both Charlton Athletic FC Training Ground and Charlton's The Valley stadium. The first session is on Saturday 26 January, 1-4pm, at Charlton Athletic FC Training Ground, Sparrows Lane SE9 2JR. You also have the option to buy an e-bike at a discounted rate after taking part. Find out more here.
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