Wheels for Hire – Applications Now Open!
Travel Actively are proud to announce that applications for their new e-bike rental scheme, Wheels for Hire, are now open!
Are you looking for a low impact, cost effective and low emission way to travel in the local area? This could be for you! For just £10 per month, Travel Actively are offering residents of Barrow and Carlisle the opportunity to rent an e-bike for a 6 month trial period. Using sophisticated e-bike technology to assist the user, this method of active travel is a perfect way to get active for those with long term health conditions which may have prevented them from travelling actively in the past. Not to mention the low cost of the bikes combined with support for repairs, makes the bikes accessible to those on lower incomes who might struggle to fund a car.
Supplied by a company called Hurrecane, there are two types of e-bikes available. Both versions come with all the nifty gadgets you would expect of an e-bike such as 3 levels of assistance, a range of 45-90 miles from a single charge, optional paniers and so much more. The difference is simply with a cross bar or without a cross bar, so you can choose what option works best for you. Full details of the bikes, how they work and where to get support will be provided prior to receipt of the bike.
If this sounds like something you would like to be involved in please visit https://surveymechanics.com/s/wheelsforhire to apply. Applications open 30th April 2025.
We are expecting a high level of interest, so please don’t hesitate to put yours in. Applicants will be assessed based on their individual needs and suitability for the project, and will be notified of the decision in due course. Don’t worry if you are not successful first round, we will add you to a waiting list for a future bike if you meet the criteria of the project.
We look forward to receiving your application and getting you started on your e-bike journey.
