​BRUSSELS, Belgium - All companies making or supplying cargo-bikes for delivery and consumer use are called to complete a research study by the City Changer Cargo Bike project into the European market. The research addresses brands, dealers and distributors of cargo bikes as well as suppliers and providers of cargo bike specific products and services.

​As councils adjust to the ‘new normal’ with authorisation and funding from central government to create up pop-up bike lanes and widen foot ways while restricting car use in cities, calls have been made to enable an urgent increase in the use of e-cargo bikes.

​The future of cargo bikes depends not only on design and production of the bicycle itself but also on securing the support eco-system for their services to be accessible for all.

This article gives you an introduction to the basics of cargo bikes: 

• What is a cargo bike and why get one?
• What are the different types of cargo bikes?  
• Should I get an electric cargo bike? Pros and cons.
• General tips on riding a cargo bike.
• Tips for hauling kids or other passengers on cargo bikes

The cargo bicycle, also known as the freight or utility bike, is enjoying a renaissance and recognition as a cleaner, safer, and more efficient mode of urban freight delivery and passenger transport. As a human-powered and fuel-free vehicle, this form of active transport could bring even more benefits to our cities than other disruptive technologies. Let’s take a closer look at this reemerging technology and its potential for urban transport.​