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“Unfair” Cycle to Work scheme “problems” need to be addressed, admits government minister

According to Sustrans, two million people across the UK on low incomes or in unemployment, who can’t access Cycle to Work, are “effectively excluded” from cycling and exposed to the “dangers of transport poverty”

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 16:13

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“Cycle to work schemes are sucking the lifeblood out of cycle shops”: Bike shops tell Parliamentary Committee of “need for urgent systemic change” to Cycle to Work scheme

The Association of Cycle Traders was joined by figures from Balfe's Bikes and JE James to meet with MPs, two months on from Cycle to Work provider Cyclescheme preventing retailers from charging additional fees on bikes purchased under the scheme

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 16:42

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Cycle to Work scheme not working for London, says Labour

“While it was launched with the best intentions 20 years ago, it’s outdated and frankly no longer fit for purpose,” says Labour’s London Assembly Transport spokesperson Elly Baker

Thu, Jul 07, 2022 13:35

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Chancellor urged to open up Cycle to Work Scheme to lower-paid and self-employed workers

People earning at or near the National Minimum Wage, as well as those who work for themselves, cannot currently enjoy scheme’s benefits

Tue, May 24, 2022 14:15

Cycle to Work scheme bikes (temporarily) don’t have to be used for commuting

Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, HMRC have relaxed the “qualifying journeys” rule for bikes supplied under scheme on or before 20 December last year

Wed, Jan 13, 2021 12:56

Petition seeks to reform “broken Cycle to Work marketplace”

Bicycle Dealers Association calls on “like-minded retailers” to support its campaign to overhaul the scheme

Wed, Nov 04, 2020 12:32

New trade body campaigns on independent bike dealers’ Cycle to Work scheme concerns

Initiative’s “financially unsustainable” commission model will be initial focus of Bicycle Dealers Association

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 16:45

Cyclescheme now claimed to be “unviable” for retailers following change in threshold

Cycle to Work provider looking at changing commission structure following complaints from bike shops that it is hitting margins on higher-value bikes

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 11:55

Cycle to Work scheme bike purchases more than doubled last month

Leading providers are now calling on government to extend scheme to the self-employed

Tue, Jul 07, 2020 11:33

Employers rush to sign up with Cyclescheme and give commuting workers access to bikes at a discount

UK's largest Cycle to Work scheme provider flags fourfold increase in employer registration during lockdown

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 15:26