Brussels, 24 June – Europe's cycling sector, uniting both industry and users, has issued a joint call to action to President Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission to recognise one of the EU’s clean mobility success stories: bicycles and e-bike leasing. As the Commission prepares its Greening Corporate Fleets initiative, sector leaders are urging policymakers to adopt a mode-neutral approach that gives bikes a rightful place alongside other modes in Europe’s corporate fleet transition while at the same time giving companies more flexibility in how to achieve this transition. Without it, the EU risks missing a fast-growing, European-made sector that is already driving zero-emission mobility, industrial growth, and jobs.
The Greening Corporate Fleets initiative presents a timely opportunity to accelerate the shift to zero-emission mobility across the EU. However, the recent Communication from the Commission focuses exclusively on electrifying cars and vans. Sector leaders warn that these risks sidelining (e-)bikes, despite their growing presence in corporate fleets and their proven ability to drive both environmental and economic benefits.
“To meet its decarbonisation targets and boost industrial competitiveness, Europe must support all clean mobility solutions—not just electric cars,” said Paul Walsh, CEO of Cycling Industries Europe. “Company bike leasing is a European success story already transforming how businesses and employees move across Member States.“ (....)