One should always look at scientific studies sponsored by an interested corporation with a skeptical eye. However the results of this study of the economics of Urbike in Brussels (by Kale and commissioned by Larry vs Harry) are in line with many other studies. Logistics is after all an industry with thin margins; the economic validity of cargobikes is confirmed by…

Leva: A change to UK law, due to come into effect on 1 October, may mean that businesses which rely on gig-economy subcontractors for delivery will be held liable for the vehicles used, representing a critical shift in responsibility for the state and road-legality of delivery bikes. The UK’s delivery infrastructure has been criticised for some time, with a reliance by delivery companies relying heavily on…

Reposted from Velorution Last month, Royal Mail did something quietly momentous: it put bicycles back on the round. Twenty of them, to start — electric cargo cycles rolling out in London, Brighton and Cambridge. Which might not sound like much, until you remember that in 2014 Royal Mail scrapped its bikes entirely, ending well over a century of post arriving by pedal.

Automotive supplier Mubea have partnered with Würth (a leading supplier of trade tools) to develop a cargobike designed for tradespeople who are fed up with the difficulties of driving and parking a van in the centre of cities. The e-cargo bike has a two cubic metres transport box and a specifically designed Würth shelving system to meet the requirements of craft, industrial, and service operations, as well as for cities and municipalities.

In 2022 the Milan City Council introduced a measure to cut the red tape involved in organising a public event. PIDS stands for “small-scale, widespread socio-cultural initiative,” and is defined as a small-scale initiative that does not require a performance permit and whose primary and overriding purpose is social interaction, bringing people together, and revitalizing public spaces. Specifically, it is an initiative held on public property in Milan, involving a maximum land area of 60 square meters and a number of participants up to 100.

Ciné Vélo Cité (CVC) is a project that utilizes a custom-designed cargo bicycle to operate a mobile cinema and film laboratory within urban public spaces. The initiative aims to provide accessible film screenings and participatory filmmaking activities, independent of traditional cinema infrastructure.The Cargobike Rig: Design and Functionality The central element of CVC is a specially constructed, modular Bullitt cargobike plus trailer system.

bpost sends 10,000 mailmen on rounds every day, of which 3,000 ride bicycles. Of these, 1,260 postmen still cycle completely under their own power. That is why bpost still has around 1,500 classic bicycles in use. The company will now gradually remove those bicycles from circulation and replace them with electric models. A first new order for 440 e-bikes was placed this year.

If the mountain won’t come to the prophet, the prophet must go to the mountain—or, in Berlin’s Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, the citizen’s office comes to you. Since 2025, the borough has been pioneering the Kiezbürgeramt, a mobile service that brings administrative tasks like passport applications directly to residents, no appointment needed. Now, they’re taking it a step further: the office is arriving by e-cargo bike.

Thirty cargo bikes, a year of testing, and an entire city as a laboratory This is the premise of Repower’s latest initiative, which reinforces its commitment to sustainable mobility by launching a Call for Ideas in Milan. The initiative invites innovative social or entrepreneurial projects that leverage the company’s electric cargo bikes, LAMBROgio and LAMBROgino. The prize? Free access to 30 pedal-assisted cargo bikes—first for testing, then for a full year.

At a Sustainable Mobility Innovation event in Rome this month, Poste Italiane showcased a prototype designed in collaboration with the Universities of Milan, Brescia and Florence. It is a fairly standard heavy duty rear loading tricycle, with a couple of innovative features. Rinnovabili.it reports: ‘We have designed and built five three-wheeled cargo bikes, equipped with a modular cargo compartment…

On 17th November 2025 leading European manufacturers, logistics companies, operators, suppliers, and industry associations jointly published the Cycle Logistics Declaration (CLD). This pan-European statement aims to secure the legal and technical framework for Commercial Cargo Bikes (CCB) in urban logistics. Over 50 organizations from more than ten countries have already signed the declaration, reflecting broad support across the cycle logistics sector—from vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers to logistics operators and technology firms.

Urban mobility demands are evolving, especially for municipal services and landscaping professionals tasked with maintaining parks, gardens, and green spaces. STIHL recently showcased a concept cargo bike in Waiblingen, Germany, designed to help workers navigate urban and park environments with flexibility, practicality, and safety. STIHL Mobile Green Care Developed by STIHL Scandinavia and further refined in Waiblingen, the STIHL Mobile Green Care…

The General Assembly commemorates 26 September as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. This Day provides an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment t...

This summer, Munich has inaugurated a large-scale bicycle logistics hub next to the Paketposthalle. This 2,000 square meter facility, which includes warehouse space for payload handling, a service workshop for bicycles, a lounge for cyclists, and a showroom, marks a leap forward in environmentally sustainable delivery. The hub is managed by the P+R Park & Ride GmbH, supported by Munich’s mobility, economy, and local businesses, such as…

Zendure makes domestic solar storage systems. For IFA 2025 (a large consumer tech show in Berlin) they are showing a concept - cargobike with a powerful fast-charging battery and a solar roof for the cargobox. The battery is integrated to the range of home solar power equipment offered by Zendure: the bike can be hooked to the balcony PVs and the bike's battery can be used as an extra energy storage unit in the home electricity system.

Cycling without Age has commissioned Aurelia Durand to paint a series of posters representing the wonderful world of volunteering by offering rides on a Christiania Bikes Model T. They can be puchased at RedBubble

At Eurobike 2025, a panel discussion titled "Marketing Strategies" explored how cargo bikes can be successfully marketed in a society centred around automobiles. The discussion highlighted the importance of emotional appeal, practicality, and societal change in promoting cargo bikes. Emotional Connection Over Technical Challenges Tilman Sander, head of the Lübeck cycling blog Radelbande, emphasized the emotional experience of riding a cargo bike.

Honda has announced the launch of Fastport, a new business venture focused on micromobility solutions for last-mile delivery. The company will debut its first product, the Fastport eQuad prototype, at Eurobike in Frankfurt, Germany, from 25-29 June, 2025. Fastport eQuad Features The Fastport eQuad is equipped with Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) swappable batteries and software-defined vehicle (SDV) features. It is designed to address urban congestion and the increasing demand for faster deliveries.

... and the blue prince too. Time & Talents is a South East London community organisation. They use three Christiania Taxis to bring smiles to the elderly residents of Rotherithe. "Volunteer pilots take out isolated and frail older people from residential care and sheltered accommodation, piloting them through local parks and open spaces, so they can experience the outdoors, meet new people, and build relationships.

Ross Lydall reports that TfL’s Vision Zero Action Plan has yet to register with the people running London buses. The victims were 10 pedestrians, two cyclists and eight passengers. The data s…