{"id":27230,"date":"2024-04-12T15:37:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T05:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=27230"},"modified":"2024-04-12T15:37:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T05:37:46","slug":"scotrail-to-pedal-abandoned-bikes-to-cycling-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=27230","title":{"rendered":"ScotRail to pedal abandoned bikes to cycling charity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abandoned bicycles across Scotland\u2019s railway network are to be given a new lease of life, as ScotRail<\/a> introduces a policy that will see unclaimed bikes renewed or recycled.<\/p>\n

The new strategy will allow ScotRail staff to identify and label bicycles considered abandoned, before placing them in secure storage to be reclaimed.<\/p>\n

If the bikes aren\u2019t reclaimed within three months, they will then be recycled, or donated to ScotRail\u2019s nominated cycling charity for reuse.<\/p>\n

Cycling UK has been chosen by ScotRail to support redistribution of any unclaimed bikes. The charity is committed to getting more people cycling in a better environment.<\/p>\n

New signage will now be rolled out across all ScotRail\u2019s stations, designed to inform owners about ScotRail\u2019s new policy.<\/p>\n

David Lister, ScotRail Safety and Sustainability Director, said: \u201cIt\u2019s great to see so many of our customers cycle to our stations, but it\u2019s right that we maintain sufficient cycle parking by removing and recycling unwanted or abandoned bikes.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur new policy will be highlighted to customers through improved signage, and there is a three-month grace period for abandoned bikes to be reclaimed.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be able to collaborate with Cycling UK, enabling abandoned bikes to be renewed or reused, sharing ScotRail\u2019s commitment to delivering low-carbon, environmentally friendly ways to travel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarah McMonagle, Director of External Affairs at Cycling UK, said: \u201cRecycling an abandoned bike can change someone\u2019s life, so we\u2019re delighted that ScotRail is rolling out this fantastic initiative.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe benefits of cycling are huge, but you can\u2019t choose to cycle if you don\u2019t have access to a bike.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis scheme will provide new owners with the health and wellbeing benefits that come from cycling, plus increased independence through a low-cost transport option.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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