E-bikes and a healthier working lifestyle piloted by Dundee care workers

Carers at Dundee based home care group now have their own electric bicycle, embracing a greener way of working when completing the numerous short journeys they are required to make.

The ‘e-bikes’ are being promoted by Electric Bikes Scotland as a way of helping companies reduce their carbon footprint, as well as promoting a healthier way of carrying out daily tasks.

Chief executive of parent company the Hillcrest Group, Angela Linton, was the first to try out the e-bike and is excited by the development, commenting: “The bicycle will be a great investment for staff. I’ve had a spin round the Technology Park today and was really impressed with how fast it goes. There will be no excuse for staff being late for meetings!”

Ms Linton continued: “We’re excited to be piloting this initiative with the purchase of one e-bike and will be monitoring closely how often and well used the bike is. If it proves a success we will definitely consider expanding our fleet. A number of our offices and projects are close by and city central so the cost savings associated with parking and fuel costs can only have a positive impact. As well as the obvious health benefits of promoting a fit and healthy workforce!”

John Kochaniuk from Electric Bikes Scotland commented: “We are thrilled to be involved with the promotion of eco-friendly sustainable transport which promotes a healthy working lifestyle and helps companies reduce their carbon footprint.

“Hillcrest has always been a company committed to sustainability, indeed the original conversation surrounding the purchase of an e-bike took place at a green transport event organised by them at their HQ. We were able to show staff the e-bikes there and they proved to be a resounding success. Hopefully other companies will follow Hillcrest’s lead and ditch their cars and take to their bikes wherever possible.”