Amazon has today announced the expansion of its electric cargo bike fleet into Scotland for the first time
Hundreds of thousands of Amazon packages across Glasgow will soon be delivered by electric cargo bike following the expansion of the online retailing giant's"micromobility" delivery service intoThe company, which has committed to reaching net-zero by 2040, has today officially opened the new hub out of its existing Baillieston delivery station, our sister title The Herald reports.
It is part of a five-year investment in the electrification and decarbonisation of Amazon's UK transportation network, with electric cargo bikes and walkers expected to make approximately 2.5 million deliveries annually. “With more than £300 million committed to electrifying and decarbonising our transportation network over the coming years, we remain laser focused on reaching net zero carbon by 2040,” said John Boumphrey, UK country manager for Amazon.
“The new hub in Glasgow will not only bring our Scottish customers more electric-powered deliveries, but also support the local authority in looking for ways to reduce congestion and find alternative transportation methods. We look forward to expanding our e-cargo bike fleet further in the months ahead.”
Amazon’s electric cargo bikes and on-foot deliveries are currently operational from hubs in more than 20 cities across the UK and Europe, with UK hubs in London and Manchester. The company has more than 1,000 electric delivery vans in operation in the UK roads, plus nine fully-electric heavy goods vehicles .
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