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The French Post has launched a European consultation on the cargo bikes market to reduce its emission of greenhouse gases linked to parcel deliveries. After more than one year and numerous tests on quality criteria, ergonomics and safety of both postal workers and goods, La Poste chose the French supplier VUF Bikes, which offers a made in France electric motorisation.
With a rear box capacity over 1.3m3 and a range of 20 km, postal workers will be able to carry out rounds of 160 parcels in two loops of 80 parcels each.The deployment of these low-carbon vehicles confirms the commitment of La Poste towards the ecological transition through innovative solutions.
The chosen cargo bikes are easy to drive, ensuring the comfort of postal workers, their health and their security. They are also convenient to avoid traffic and waste of time, thus making city centres more fluid and breathable. This transport mode therefore addresses the growing demand for carbon neutral deliveries.
Cargo bikes will especially be deployed for last-mile deliveries in dense urban areas. Cities such as Lyon, Nice and La Baule have already introduced them. La Poste aims to operate a fleet of more than 1,000 cargo bikes in the 60 largest cities for parcel delivery from 2025.
