Wheels 2 Work

The scheme is designed to provide an innovative way of overcoming transport barriers by hiring an electric motorbike or electric bicycle to working age people in the Tees Valley for up to a six-month period, until a longer-term transport solution can be found.

An electric motorbike or bicycle can be hired from the scheme from £21 a week to support eligible Tees Valley residents who are unable to access employment or training due to living in remote areas which are currently not well serviced by public transport links or who work outside of normal working hours.

Not sure if you should hire an electric motorbike or electric bicycle? Below is handy check list to see which option is right for you.

Electric motorbike

Type of bike: Super Soco CPx
Top speed: 55-60mph
Maintenance and service included: Yes
Charge time: 3-4hrs per battery  (the electric motorbike has two batteries)
Range: 45 miles per battery
Min age: 17
Training required: Compulsory basic training (CBT) and provisional licence
Other benefits: 24/7 RAC Breakdown Cover
Safety Equipment: Full-face helmet and protective gloves minimum. Safety equipment can be supplied – click here for more information
Cost: £30 per week including VAT

For more information and for a list of training centres you can book a CBT test within the Tees Valley please click here

Electric Bicycle

Type of bike: Haibike Trekking 4 High, Haibike HardSeven 4 and Raleigh Motus
Speed: 15-16 mph
Maintenance and service included: Yes
Charge time: 2hrs
Range: 25 – 80 miles (depending on the model)
Min age: 16
Training required: None
Other benefits: Added health and fitness benefits
Safety equipment: We provide a chain lock for the e-Cycle free of charge. For an additional cost, we can provide safety equipment including a cycle helmet and high visibility waistcoat.
Cost: £21 per week inc VAT

For more information please click here

To be eligible for the scheme you need to be able to answer yes to the statements below:

• I live in the Tees Valley (Darlington, Stockton, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland)
• I have a firm offer of a job, training course or college place, and am able to produce written proof OR I am already in work, training or college, but am struggling to get there
• There is no convenient public transport for my journey
• I am at least 17 years’ old
• If under 18, I have a parent or guardians’ consent to join the scheme
• I have a provisional driving licence
• I am willing to undertake and pass the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training)
• I am able pay the upfront payment and regular hire payments required for the duration of the hire period
• I am able to pay the required insurance excess in the event of an accident, damage or theft (£500)
• I will comply with the terms and conditions of the hire

If you are receiving benefits from Job Centre Plus (JCP) you could be entitled to funding to help towards the cost of the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course, safety equipment, such as helmets and gloves, or even your first months’ hire. Speak to your JCP coach to find out more.