Re: Sustainable Transport for Companies?


"MatSav" <matthew | dot | savage | at | dsl | dot | pipex | dot | com> wrote in message news:ruSdnSmy4_kpkzzanZ2dnUVZ8j6dnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxx
I have become aware of an employer who has been given six bikes for use by their staff, to help develop a sustainable transport policy (car sharing, etc). However, they won't release the bikes for staff use because the position as regards maintenance and safety of these "company vehicles" has been questioned. No-one wants to take responsibility for maintaining the bikes, and some staff have questioned whether their employment contracts can force them to use these machines! Is there any evidence or case studies to show fears of being prosecuted are unsound, so that the employer may be persuaded to release the bikes for use by their employees?

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MatSav

We have three pool bikes in our building and they are relatively well used. To cover the H& S maniacs, I check them out once a month, brakes, tyres, general condition, and once a year they get a service from the local bike shop.



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