‘New TfL e-bike initiative good news for Westminster residents’

• IT is very good news for Westminster residents that e-bikes will be introduced to Transport for London’s Santander Cycles hire scheme from September 12.

A new, simpler, fare tariff will be introduced from this date, too. TfL is introducing 500 e-bikes to the fleet, which will be distributed across key central London locations and will enable even more Westminster residents to enjoy the benefits that cycling can bring, from improved health to cleaner air.

The new bikes will help to break down the barriers that stop some people from cycling, including fitness, age and journey length.

The e-bikes will be able to be docked at any of the scheme’s 800 docking stations, giving residents an easy and sustainable way of travelling across a large area of central and inner London.

A new flat rate of £1.65 per 30-minute ride will replace the existing charge of £2 for 24 hours’ access, with additional charges for rides over 30 minutes.

A new membership option, costing £20 per month, will allow residents unlimited 60-minute rides in the month and will improve the scheme’s offer to people who do not wish to commit to an annual membership.

The new £1.65 flat rate for those who are not Santander Cycles members matches the price of a bus fare, meaning that Santander Cycles will continue to offer one of the best-value ways to get around the city.

We are very happy to welcome this new TfL e-bike initiative which supports the city council’s aim of improving cycle infrastructure in Westminster.

CLLR PAUL DIMOLDENBERG
Cabinet Member for City Management & Air Quality