Brussels, 7 July 2025 — A new white paper from the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) shows how company bike leasing (CBL)—a proven success in Germany—could become a powerful accelerator for sustainable mobility across Europe. The report, developed in collaboration with JobRad Group, explores how the right fiscal measures can unlock access to cycling for millions of employees and support climate goals, healthier cities, and a thriving bike industry.
The study highlights how company bike leasing, pioneered in Germany through gross salary conversion and low benefit-in-kind taxation, has led to an active fleet of 2.1 million leased bikes by the end of 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 30% since 2019. (....)