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Cargo bike tradesmen Oct 2026

“A lot of businesses would be surprised by just how much modern electric cargo bikes can carry”: London Assembly member responds to mockery over comments suggesting tradespeople switch to cargo bikes

Hina Bokhari was widely ridiculed for her suggestion that tradespeople could carry items such as ladders by cargo bike during a debate on LBC last week, but since, a number of electric cargo bike companies and advocates have come out to defend the Lib Dem London Assembly member

Thu, Oct 08, 2026 17:34
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AI-generated video of roofer carrying equipment by bike

AI pile-on at expense of Lib Dem London Assembly member who suggested tradespeople could carry equipment by cargo bike keeps rolling on; Jeremy Vine’s TV guests suggest number plates and insurance to deter “smugness” among cyclists + more on the live blog

Jack Sexty is here to bring you all the important and less important cycling news and views today. Mostly the less important, but usually it's more fun that way...

Wed, Oct 07, 2026 09:39
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BBC’s Jeremy Vine speaks to London Assembly about experience of cycling in capital today at 3pm (watch it live here)

Broadcaster’s editor on his Radio 2 show will also give evidence to Transport Committee this afternoon

Mon, Feb 19, 2018 12:48
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London Assembly report calls for tighter regulation of dockless bike-share schemes

Transport committee's report on transpotr of the future also calls for schemes to be rolled out London-wide

Tue, Feb 13, 2018 17:18
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Chris Boardman: “Political courage” needed to deliver safe cycling infrastructure for London

Champion cyclist turned campaigner was speaking before London Assembly's Transport Committee

Thu, Jan 11, 2018 19:18
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London Assembly report urges 20mph zones and letting cyclists turn left at red lights (+ video)

Hostile Streets - Walking and Cycling at Outer London Junctions highlights challenges to vulnerable road users in outloying boroughs

Mon, Dec 04, 2017 13:03
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UPDATED: Sadiq Khan’s office says fears over London’s cycling budget “complete nonsense”

"Cycle spending could fall off a cliff," warned assembly member after quizzing mayor at City Hall

Wed, Sep 14, 2016 14:30
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London Assembly urges next mayor to support cycling

Assembly Members voted to support cycling infrastructure, while a Conservative amendment seeking "geniune local support" for cycling infrastructure was voted down

Sun, Feb 14, 2016 13:52
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Boris Johnson’s commitment to cycling wins him an unlikely fan – Green Party’s Jenny Jones

Pair have clashed on cycle safety, but Green Assembly Member admires mayor for overcoming opposition

Thu, Nov 19, 2015 21:44
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13,000-signature End Lorry Danger petition delivered to London’s City Hall

Organised by LCC, petition calls for rush hour lorry ban among other things

Wed, Nov 18, 2015 09:02
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