A new public eCargo bike service has been launched at Mountview Community Centre.
The eCargo bike purchased by Fingal County Council is a battery power assisted pedal bike with a large lidded box with carrying capacity of 350 litres. It is suitable for moving items such as sports training gear, small items of furniture or simply a large load of grocery shopping.
The service provider Bleeper handles maintenance and booking. The company chief Hugh Cooney said cargo bikes can offer a convenient and affordable alternative to car use for many.
He added: "Our eCargo bikes take advantage of the latest technology, they are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre. Anyone who can cycle a bike can use a cargo bike and being able to do the ‘big shop’ for example without the need for a car can really free you up to choose the healthy, climate friendly option of cycling."
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The bike is stored in a ‘bike bunker’ at Mountview Community Centre and can be unlocked for a small €3 fee, which covers 120 minutes of use. After 120 minutes, a fee of €0.05 per minute is charged. The eCargo bike must be returned to its original location at the end of the trip.
Those that want to hire the eCargo Bike must download the Bleeper app and set up an account - only users over 18 can set up an account. They will also need to download the EVVA Airkey App, which will enable them to use the NFC Reader with their phone.
Fingal County Council’s David Storey says cargo bikes can provide the convenience and capacity that non-drivers may have traditionally struggled with. He also said: "We know that fewer young people are learning to drive or choosing to own a car and we believe that Active Travel services such as this eCargo bike can plug the gap that people may experience without a motor vehicle and make the choice to switch to Active Travel easier.
"Fingal County Council is working hard to provide a network of cycling routes and safer cycle lanes across the County and by pairing that work with services like bike sharing we are opening up a world of cycling opportunities for everyone in the community."
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