MOVEBYBiKE, Stockholm, Sweden
Description
With the increase of private and small e-commerce deliveries, the issues of traffic congestion and pollution are crucial in the cities. On average, it is estimated that 51% of all motorised trips in European cities for transport goods could be shifted to bikes or cargo bikes. MOVEBYBiKE is a transport company using cargo bikes instead of vans and trucks, and able to transport up to 300 kg of goods.
Results
MOVEBYBiKE is awarded of Lund municipality’s Environmental Prize 2016, and earlier Malmö City Environmental Prize 2012.
In Stockholm, MOVEBYBIKE is doubling its budget every year
Did you know?
To face the challenges of weather and traffic, MOVEBYBIKE has come up with innovative solutions: designing efficient cargo bikes able to go out through all weather, and creating a digital platform offering route planning specific for bike transportation.
Sustainability and Replicability
MOVEBYBiKE is also present in Malmö, Lund, Göteborg, Oppsala, Umea, Linköping and Copenhagen.
Lessons learned
MOVEBYBiKE proves that through innovation and perseverance, bicycle transportation can overcome the challenges of climate and dimensions, transporting all sized type of goods, all year long, being efficient and green.
Take action
- Learn more and engage with MOVEBYBiKE and share your point of view and your knowledge.
- Interact with the initiative on Facebook.
- Talk about your friends about the possibilities of replicating the initiative in your city.