An Italian city that pays people to cycle to work
The Independent | Updated: Feb 14, 2019, 09:54 IST
View of old city and historical part of BariBari has become the first Italian city to pay people to cycle to work.
Residents who get on their bike will receive 20 cents per kilometre for the daily commute during a four-month pilot scheme. Up to 1,000 locals can register to take part in the initiative, which will pay participants up to €25 a month. Non-commuter journeys are designated a lower rate — 4 cents per kilometre. An extra 50 bonus is also up for grabs each month, awarded to the 10 participants who have cycled the highest number of kilometres.
It’s part of mayor Antonio Decaro’s push to double the number of cyclists inBari in 2019. “By cycling, you’ll earn; it won’t only benefit your health,” Decaro said when he unveiled the concept last month.
Funding has also been set aside to help Bari residents buy bikes. They can apply for €100 towards the cost of buying a second-hand bike, €150 for a new bike, or €250 for an ebike. Commuters aren’t the only ones to benefit – parents can also apply for the funding to buy bikes for one child per family.
Residents who get on their bike will receive 20 cents per kilometre for the daily commute during a four-month pilot scheme. Up to 1,000 locals can register to take part in the initiative, which will pay participants up to €25 a month. Non-commuter journeys are designated a lower rate — 4 cents per kilometre. An extra 50 bonus is also up for grabs each month, awarded to the 10 participants who have cycled the highest number of kilometres.
It’s part of mayor Antonio Decaro’s push to double the number of cyclists inBari in 2019. “By cycling, you’ll earn; it won’t only benefit your health,” Decaro said when he unveiled the concept last month.
Funding has also been set aside to help Bari residents buy bikes. They can apply for €100 towards the cost of buying a second-hand bike, €150 for a new bike, or €250 for an ebike. Commuters aren’t the only ones to benefit – parents can also apply for the funding to buy bikes for one child per family.
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