Cargo bikes are transforming urban logistics in Europe, offering a sustainable alternative to delivery vans.

The surge in online shopping, accelerated by COVID-19, has driven up the demand for package deliveries, and that demand continues to rise.

As traditional delivery methods contribute to urban traffic congestion and pollution, cargo bikes - a staple of bike-friendly countries like Denmark and the Netherlands - are becoming a common sight in cities across Europe as a sustainable and efficient alternative to vans.

These larger, typically electric bikes with separate carriers can transport a wide range of loads, from small parcels to larger items, making them ideal for urban deliveries.

In Europe, it is estimated that up to 50 per cent of motorised trips involving the transport of goods in cities could be made by cargo bikes and bicycles, according to a recent study.

  • teft@lemmy.worldEnglish
    112·
    18 hours ago

    Biking is not hard on your body at all. Plenty of people cycle well into their 70s.

    • OddOpinions5@mas.to
      01·
      1 hour ago

      @teft

      even if this were true, it is true only if you have time rest and rejuvenate, and in particular rest after an injury

      tht option often not available to people working at lower wage jobs

      right ?

      • ex_06@slrpnk.netMEnglish
        1·
        2 minutes ago

        tht option often not available to people working at lower wage jobs

        Cannot fix the need of stronger unions with cargo bikes for sure

        Here in Italy they can have sick days, not an issue usually

    • 14th_cylon@lemm.eeEnglish
      18·
      14 hours ago

      yeah, hard physical work basically rejuvenates you… it is the latest secret of celebrities, they all do that instead of botox and spa…