Fingal County Council is subsidising electric bicycle leasing, so it is €60 for the first three months, rather than the regular price of €240 for the same period.
The one-off subsidy is currently being tested in the Donabate/Portrane area, but if that’s successful, it might be expanded to other areas.
Stephen McGinn, walking and cycling officer at Fingal County Council, said: “It’s to get people started for the moment, we’ll be constantly monitoring it though, and if there is merit in adapting it or expanding it, we will. That’s the same for the area, initially starting in Donabate/Portrane, but if it’s successful, it might be a model for bike share like schemes in more rural areas.”
He said: “I’m a big believer in bike share as a reliable, affordable, and sustainable mode of public transport. Fingal County Council is a large and varied administrative area, and while traditional bike share isn’t commercially viable in every part, we’re still committed to providing people with greener, cost-effective alternatives to car use.”
“That’s why we’re launching the Fingal eBike Connect Pilot with our partners Bleeper – a new initiative giving residents in Donabate and Portrane the chance to lease a subsidised eBike from Bleeper for three months,” he said.
McGinn added: “The goal? To showcase just how practical eBikes can be for commuting and leisure, and to encourage a real shift in how we get around.”
To apply for the subsidy, contact [email protected].
Great initiative. Is there any data on the similar DLRCC bleeper collaboration that was done a few years back? Think it also included leasing cargo bikes.