Government

Data shows 27% decrease in number of cycling trips per person in 2021 compared to 2020

The National Travel Survey (NTS) has revealed the trends in cycling trips for 2021, showing a 27% decrease in the…

2 years ago

‘Prioritising active travel will benefit our nation’s health’: Social prescription trial welcomed by charities

The announcement that GPs are to offer social prescriptions, including walking, wheeling and cycling, as part of a new trial…

2 years ago

GPs to offer walking, wheeling and cycling on prescription in new trial to improve mental and physical health

GPs in 11 local authority areas are set to offer social prescriptions, including walking, wheeling and cycling, as part of a…

2 years ago

Government ends electric-car ‘plug-in’ subsidy scheme

The government has announced the closing of the electric 'plug-in' car grant scheme to new orders. This decision ends grants…

2 years ago

Funding worth £200 million announced for new walking and cycling schemes across England

The Government has announced £200 million of funding for new walking and cycling schemes across England. Executive agency Active Travel…

2 years ago

DfT confirms £20 million of funding for Bikeability to improve access to cycle training

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed £20 million of funding for Bikeability to deliver its cycle training programme next…

2 years ago

Businesses called to include active commuting in ESG policies to combat carbon emissions

Putting active commuting at the heart of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies can shift commuters towards more sustainable forms…

2 years ago

Bikeability Trust offering £500 bursary to train as an instructor

The Bikeability Trust is offering a £500 bursary to anyone who wants to train as a Bikeability instructor. Bikeability instructors…

2 years ago

Report shows potential of e-bikes to replace car trips in city regions

Over 100 million car and taxi trips made in city regions each year could instead be on e-bikes if the…

2 years ago

New employment programme to gain Government-backed bike mechanic apprenticeship launches in UK

Buzzbike has created a training programme to put employees through bike mechanics apprenticeships, aiming to fill the demand for bike mechanics following…

2 years ago