FREE NOW, commissioned the research to highlight the impact congestion has on daily lives, as well as the alternatives that consumers are now embracing to get around towns and cities.
Mariusz Zabrocki from FREE NOW said: “Driving your car in standstill traffic is inconvenient to say the least, not to mention stress-inducing.“So, it’s no surprise that city-dwellers are seeking swift alternatives to get from A-to-B.”The study also found 42% would consider incorporating e-scooters and e-bikes into a longer commute, when combined with local bus services and train journeys.Reaching their destination quicker (56%), doing more for the environment (52%), and avoiding sitting in traffic (27%) were ranked as the top benefits of riding an e-bike or e-scooter.Mariusz Zabrocki added: “We led the way in offering our customers eco-friendly alternatives when we became the first app to offer electric taxis and private hire vehicles as standard, which move through cities with their bus lane access and unique knowledge of roads and routes.“So, we’re proud to be building on that by expanding to include e-bikes and e-scooters, enabling Brits to move around in a smooth and sustainable way, and helping to reduce congestion as a result.
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