City of York Council has welcomed a new access scheme offering half price e-cycle and e-scooter hires for BlueLight card holders, job seekers and those with disabilities.
This follows feedback of the micromobility schemes run by the council which has shown that some older or less mobile residents have benefitted from access to e-bikes. The electrically assisted pedal cycles can support those with less strength or fitness to cycle further and faster, with variable assistance levels.
Micromobility operator Tier will now offer residents with the following discount cards 50% off journeys on both its e-bikes and e-scooters across York:
- BlueLight Card
- Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount card
- National Bus Pass/Railcard for older people
- National Buss Pass/Railcard for people with a disability
Cllr Andy D’Agorne, deputy leader and executive member for transport, City of York Council, said: “To help build a cleaner, greener city here in York, we are making sustainable travel options more attractive and affordable for our residents.
“Through the new Access Scheme with Tier, I hope residents who may have not yet tried out the e-cycles or e-scooters can be tempted to give it a go and make the most of more sustainable modes of transport on offer in the city.”
Furthermore, Tier reported its e-scooters and e-bikes have been used by over 25,000 residents across York. The scheme is designed to encourage more hesitant residents to try it out and access the travel option.
Jessica Hall, regional Manager at Tier, added: “Sustainable travel should be an option for everyone, and we are proud to deliver a scheme that helps ensure micro-mobility is an inclusive, accessible mode of transport for those who may struggle with the cost of transport.
“If we can support one extra person to use our e-scooters or e-bikes to get outside, switch to greener travel, or to travel to education or employment, then our access scheme will be worth it.”
