DCC Cargo Bikes
Dublin City Council Cargo Bike Initiative
In collaboration with Bleeper, offers businesses and non-profit organizations within the DCC area the opportunity to trial electric cargo bikes (e-cargobikes) for up to 12 months, promoting sustainable urban mobility and reducing reliance on traditional vehicles.
Benefits of E-Cargobikes:
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Efficient Deliveries: E-cargobikes can navigate congested streets more effectively than cars, especially during peak hours, and can utilize shorter routes inaccessible to larger vehicles.
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Parking Convenience: Riders can avoid the challenges of finding parking spaces in busy urban areas, enhancing operational efficiency.
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No Driver's License Required: E-cargobikes can be operated without a driver's license, making them accessible to a broader range of individuals.
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Health and Productivity: Cycling contributes to improved health and well-being, potentially leading to increased productivity among staff.
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Environmental Responsibility: Utilizing e-cargobikes demonstrates a commitment to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions associated with traditional delivery vehicles.
Participation Details:
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Eligibility: The initiative is open to businesses and non-profit organizations with premises in the Dublin City Council area. Organizations outside this area are encouraged to apply and may be considered for alternative opportunities.
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For Businesses: A monthly fee of €100 allows businesses to trial an e-cargobike for up to 12 months, with the bike exclusively branded with the company's logo.
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For Non-Profits: Non-profit organizations can participate free of charge for up to 12 months, with Dublin City Council subsidizing 100% of the cost.
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Branding: Participants have the option to customize their e-cargobike with bespoke branded decals at no additional cost.
Application Process:
Applications opened in August 2023. Interested parties should complete the application form available on the Bleeper website. Selection is based on eligibility and alignment with the project's objectives, rather than a first-come, first-served basis.
Why is an E-cargobike good for my organisation?
Faster deliveries: Bikes can manouvre around the streets easier than cars during peak hours and can take shorter routes than a car/van
Bike riders do not have to worry about looking for a parking spot which can be incredibly difficult in busy cities
Riders don't need a driver's license (younger people are less likely to have a driver's license these days)
Riders will be healthier and happier = more productive
Better for the environment than a van/car and shows the business values the environment
How to get involved
The project is open to businesses and nonprofit organisations with a premises in the Dublin City Council area. Even if you do not meet this criteria, please feel free to complete the sign up form below so that we can contact you with details for alternative ways of trying an e-cargobike.
For businesses, there is a monthly charge of €100 to trial an electric cargo bike for up to 12 months. You will have exclusive use of an e-cargobike branded with your company's logo.
For nonprofits, the e-cargobike will be free of charge for up to 12 months, with Dublin City Council subsidising 100% of the cost.
You will have the option of getting your own bespoke branded decal on the bike, free of charge.
Applications are open from August 2023. Please complete the application form to get involved.
Businesses & nonprofits will be selected for participation in the project based on an assessment of their eligibility and closest fit with the objectives. Selection will not be on the basis of first come, first served.
Project objectives
Introduce more businesses & organisations in the Dublin City Council area to an alternative mode for mobility and last-mile deliveries that is both good for the environment and their health and wellbeing
Demonstrate and promote the shift from using cars and vans as default modes to more climate-friendly forms of transport, such as an e-cargobike, that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, are more energy efficient and which lead to other benefits, like reduced air pollution
Enable research and provide data on the use and future potential of e-cargobikes for logistics and deliveries in terms of the environmental and economic impact
Provide a low-risk and low-cost means for people to try out e-cargobikes, over a trial period, without having to commit to the purchase of an e-cargobike
To better understand the challenges and opportunities for businesses in using alternatives to cars and vans for logistics and making deliveries
To align with the objectives of Dublin City Council's Climate Action Plan and the Dublin City Development Plan
To normalise cargobikes as an everyday mode of transport in Dublin, both for businesses and individuals.
If you have any further questions about this Pilot please phone (01) 437 0930
If you'd like to apply to participate in this scheme, please complete the sign-up form below
