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The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major boost for commuters as DublinBikes announce free cycle to work offer TODAY – here's how to avail of freebie spin
A MAJOR boost for commuters is on the way as DublinBikes announced a free cycle to work offer TODAY - here's how to avail of a freebie spin. Advertisement 2 RedClick Dublinbikes are offering a free cycle to work offer today Credit: PR Handout For one day only, '1 Day Tickets' which normally cost €3.50 will be completely free from midnight to 11:59pm today. The move is part of RedClick DublinBikes' new Shared Streets campaign which wants to see more people cycling around the city. The DublinBikes scheme has been operating since 2009 and has clocked over 38 million journeys to date. Run by advertising company JCDecaux for Dublin City Council, the scheme has become a major part of Dublin's Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL As always, all trips under 30 minutes will still be free - but if you're going longer standard rental charges will apply. This offer comes during Bike Week, and RedClick hopes it gives people a push to choose cycling as a fun, healthy and green way to get around. Only 18 per cent of Dubliners cycle at least once a week, according to new research commissioned by the insurance group. This is behind the EU average of 24 percent, with some countries like Advertisement Most read in News Travel RedClick General Manager, Lorenzo Loan, said they're proud to support the initiative and want to see even more people giving cycling a go. He said: 'As proud partners of the RedClick DublinBikes scheme, we're delighted to support Bike to Work Day and encourage more people to get out and cycle. 'It's very important' - Ryanair's 'baggage sizers' warning to Irish passengers ahead of busy Easter break amid €75 fine 'Our research shows that people recognise the health, environmental, and lifestyle benefits of cycling - but many still need the right support to make it part of daily life. 'That's what National Bike Week - and our Shared Streets campaign - is all about: giving more people the chance to experience cycling as a real, everyday option.' Advertisement To get the free ticket, head to their website at Meanwhile, Irish parents are set for a big boost as a new scheme that will allow children under nine to travel free on public transport has been revealed. FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR CHILDREN SCHEME Part of Budget 2025, the initiative was announced during a Dáil session and is now being developed by the National Transport Authority. And it is set to be rolled out in the third quarter of the year. Advertisement It means that The aim is to ease pressure on household budgets, make transport more accessible and build long-term habits among young children for choosing buses, trains over cars. Minister of State Seán Canney confirmed in the Dáil that the work is underway and said that he will follow up once a specific date is finalised. He said: "The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation, PSO, contracts. Advertisement "Under the programme for Government, our commitments include the roll-out of contactless payments, keeping fares affordable and examining the further expansion of free public transport for children. "Specifically, budget 2025 included a measure to extend free child fares on PSO services to children aged five to eight years old. "The NTA is working to develop and implement this change, with the new scheme expected to launch in quarter 3 of this year." 2 Cyclist's can avail of the promotion for one day only Credit: J Orr Advertisement
BreakingNews.ie
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- BreakingNews.ie
Safety concerns main issue stopping adults from cycling
Safety concerns are the main barrier preventing more Irish people from cycling, according to a survey. The research indicated that the vast majority of Irish adults rarely or never cycle, with just 13 per cent of Irish adults cycling weekly. Advertisement The most commonly given deterrents were the volume of traffic (66 per cent), dangerous driving (61 per cent), a lack of confidence cycling in traffic (51 per cent) and a lack of segregated cycle lanes (40 per cent). Other reasons given were weather conditions (34 per cent), previous incidents or near-misses (21 per cent) and poor street lighting in the evening (21 per cent). The survey was conducted by polling company IrelandThinks for insurer RedClick, a partner of the Dublinbikes scheme which is operated by JCDecaux on behalf of Dublin City Council. The research was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 1,648 participants. Advertisement It indicated that 82 per cent of Irish adults rarely or never cycle and just 13 per cent of Irish adults said they cycled weekly. This compares to 24 per cent of EU citizens who cycle weekly, 47 per cent of Danes and 42 per cent of Finnish citizens. The research found that 56 per cent of adults in Ireland said safety concerns have stopped them from cycling, with women being over 25% more likely than men to cite safety concerns as a barrier (62 per cent vs 49 per cent). When asked what changes would encourage them or others to cycle more, safer roads and improved driver–cyclist etiquette emerged as the top priority (56 per cent). Advertisement Ireland Death of garda at checkpoint marks 'desperately sa... Read More Other suggestions included more dedicated cycle lanes (38 per cent), more secure parking (22 per cent), greater policing of bike theft (22 per cent), and improved street lighting (17 per cent). The survey also indicates that 35 per cent of adults own a bike, four per cent own an electric bike, one per cent own a cargo bike, and five per cent use RedClick Dublinbikes or another bike sharing service. In Dublin, nine per cent of adults use RedClick Dublinbikes or another bike share scheme.
Irish Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dangerous roads putting Irish people off cycling, new survey finds
Around 80% of Irish people never or rarely ride a bike, a new survey has found, with just 13% cycling weekly. Despite the Government spending over €1 billion on cycling infrastructure since 2020, the main reason given for not using pedal-powered transport was the country's dangerous roads. The study found that over half of adults in Ireland (56%) would not take up cycling due to safety concerns. The findings come ahead of National Bike Week which began on Saturday and at a time when the number of cyclists is way down on the European average despite the massive government spending on promoting cycling in the last five years. Across Europe, 24% of EU citizens cycle at least once a week – rising to 61.3% in the Netherlands, 47% in Denmark, and 42% in Finland. But just 13% of Irish respondents report cycling at least once per week, with only 5% cycling more than once per month while a striking 82% admit to rarely or never riding a bike. The lack of safe bicycle lanes, especially in towns and cities across the country also appears to be a major factor inhibiting the takeup of cycling. The survey found that most people cycle for leisure or exercise (25%), with fewer than 10% doing so to commute or cycle with children or family. One of the main reasons for not cycling the RedClick Shared Streets survey found was the issue of safety, especially among women. It found that females were over 25% more likely than men to say safety concerns have stopped them cycling. Other top barriers for not getting on a bike included the volume of traffic on the country's roads (66%), dangerous driving (61%) and lack of segregated bike lanes (40%). Previous incidents or near-misses as well as poor street lighting were also concerns raised by those reluctant to get on a bike. Many respondents also pointed out the impracticality of using a bike as their mode of transport, especially when going to work. In addition to safety-related concerns, respondents cited poor weather (34%) as a deterrent while others pointed to the inconvenience of arriving sweaty or windswept (18%) at their destination. Another complaint was limited access to secure bike parking (15%), and inadequate workplace facilities such as showers or changing rooms (12%). When it came to ownership the study found that 35% of adults own a standard bike; 4% own an electric bike, 1% possess a cargo bike while 5% use RedClick dublinbikes or other bike sharing services In the capital the study found that nine percent of adults use RedClick dublinbikes or another bike share scheme. While the numbers taking to the road on bikes is increasing the survey shows that there is still a long way to go to reach average EU cycling levels despite the huge amounts spent on infrastructure by the government. In its National Sustainability Mobility Policy the government aims to deliver at least 500,000 additional daily active travel and public transport journeys by 2030. The Government is continuing to invest in cycling infrastructure with €1million per day earmarked for active travel in 2025. The research was conducted by independent polling company Ireland Thinks, with a nationally representative sample of 1,648 participants on behalf of RedClick. The company's general manager Lorenzo Ioan said: 'As proud partners of the RedClick dublinbikes scheme, operated by JCDecaux on behalf of Dublin City Council, we're proud to support National Bike Week with new research that gives insight into how people feel about cycling today - and what would help make it a more realistic option for more people. 'People clearly recognise the health, environmental and lifestyle benefits of cycling. And while the survey highlights certain barriers, they are practical and solvable - especially with the strong foundation already in place thanks to sustained Government investment in cycling infrastructure. 'That's why we launched the Shared Streets campaign: to help close the gap between intention and action by supporting safer, more inclusive public spaces where cycling is not just possible, but actively supported and encouraged.'
