Would commuting by motorcycle be better than on striking tubes!
A free motorcycle lesson for all Londoners to find out
Press Release
The Motorcycle Industry is giving anyone over the age of 16 the chance to try motorcycling for free with a registered trainer – to help commuters switch to a more reliable and cost effective mode of transport.
The
Get On programme gives people the opportunity to experience motorcycling in a safe and structured environment with a local trainer, to see if they want to take it further. Whilst good public transport links are obviously desirable, many commuters need greater flexibility and reliability and a lightweight motorcycle or scooter is usually much cheaper to run.
Here's what you can gain commuting on two wheels:
· Motorcycles, scooters and mopeds move easily through traffic
· In London there is no congestion charge for motorcyclists and they can use certain bus lanes
· The average rider saves around 300 hours a year from their commute
· Parking is easier and often free, allowing people to get closer to their final destination
· The new breed of small motorcycles, scooters and mopeds can do over 130mpg – some as much as 168mpg
· Only 2.5% of people who have previously taken a Get On free ride said they did not enjoy it. (From a sample of 4655)
Wider benefits
In addition to the personal gains, powered two wheelers (PTWs) help congested traffic move more freely. A study in Belgium showed that if just 10% of all traffic on the road were PTWs, then congestion would be cut by 40% for all road users. When 25% of traffic is made up of PTWs, then congestion is eliminated altogether.
In European countries where PTWs are more common, safety for riders improves too.*
Here's an example of how much you can save by commuting on a motorcycle over a three year period
Someone who currently drives to Sevenoaks station by car, travels to London Bridge by train, then ends their journey within zones 1-2 will pay over £18,000 to travel to work over three years, which does not include the cost of running a car.
If the same person travelled by motorcycle they could expect to pay just over £12,000, which would also include the purchase price of a £5000 bike bought on finance, protective clothing, the cost of obtaining a licence and all running and servicing costs plus petrol. They will also own the bike at the end of three years, and still save on average around £1535 a year. What's not to like?
Steve Kenward, CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Association, whose members fund the Get On programme – says:
“You’ll know very quickly whether motorcycling is for you. It’s a bit like marmite. You’ll either love it or hate it and a Get On ride will give you the chance to see whether you want to take it on further.”
To get started people are advised to:
Book a free ride with get on via the website www.geton.co.uk
Apply for a provisional licence, if you don’t have one already
Visit your local motorcycle dealer to see what they have that suits your budget
So this is a formula for a better commute! Save time and money. Park more easily. Use the bus lanes where allowed and enjoy your ride to work!
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Research concerning safety stats for PTW use in Europe was presented to a safety conference run by the Association of Chief Police Officers and the Motorcycle Industry Association on November 11th 2013 in conjunction with the Department for Transport.
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