Local businesses often benefit from being able to ship goods. As more and more people turn to online shopping, from groceries to tools and food, businesses need to keep up with this changing demand. Buying a fleet of cars or vans is expensive, and depending on the distance you are traveling, it often does not make much sense. What can a local business do to ship gear and services without buying a car, gas, and paying monthly insurance rates?
One of the best options, for multiple reasons, is a cargo bike. How could your business benefit from adding a fleet of cargo bikes?
1) as mentioned above, cars are expensive to purchase, use, and maintain. On the other hand, a bike is rather inexpensive. Even when a bike breaks, the cost of fixing it is generally a lot less than that of a car
2) Cargo bikes allow employees to get some great exercise while on the job. Sitting behind the wheel of a car is not great for human health. It is a passive activity, and our bodies are better off when they are moving. Cargo bikes help to increase employee happiness and productivity
3) Like vans and trucks, Cargo bikes can be branded with colors, designs, logos, and text. When an employee shows up on their cargo bike, a consumer instantly connects the bike to your business. Because you come by bike, a shopper is going to know you care about your service and the environment.