The Cycle to Work Scheme has been expanded and now includes a higher payment of €3,000 for eCargo bikes.
This is the second time the scheme has being expanded by this government and the first time cargo bikes have been specifically included.
Kerry Green Party representative, Anluan Dunne, said it provides a welcome support to individuals and families who are seeking to reduce transport costs, shorten journey times and, generally, make getting around easier and more affordable.
“As a cargo bike owner myself, I have seen first-hand the positive impact to my finances. No fuel cost, no tax, no insurance and importantly, no negative impact to how we get around as a family. This is a real, tangible, cost of living measure.”
Mr Dunne described the move as a game-changer for families or people who may use a second car, at enormous cost, to take short trips in their locality such as getting children to school, doing the shopping, getting to work or a combination of these things.
“The average car costs in the region of €10,000 per year and that can be a huge burden on people. A cargo bike reduces their transport cost to a fraction of that,” he said.
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