Pedal Me
@pedalme.bsky.social
Cutting edge city logistics for London. Moving more than you thought possible by bike.
Open 7am-7pm Mon-Fri / 8am-5pm Sat/Sun.
Booking: https://pedalme.app/
Open 7am-7pm Mon-Fri / 8am-5pm Sat/Sun.
Booking: https://pedalme.app/
It's not just that work under these platforms is often done illegally (illegal vehicles; uninsured; breaking road traffic laws; modern slavery infiltrated labour).
But even if you solve those problems; the employment model is exploitative to try and hide the fact that these are, in fact, employees.
But even if you solve those problems; the employment model is exploitative to try and hide the fact that these are, in fact, employees.
We are living in a real-life episode of Black Mirror: an app dispatches workers, monitors their every move, while riders - some using rented identities - risk abuse, exhaustion and invisibility.
“We are a very modern kind of slave.”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“We are a very modern kind of slave.”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Life as a food delivery worker: ‘Sometimes men open the door naked’
To earn a living as a delivery rider, some work 10-12 hour days, contending with low pay, exhaustion, accidents, injuries and harassment. Is this a new form of modern slavery?
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It's not just that work under these platforms is often done illegally (illegal vehicles; uninsured; breaking road traffic laws; modern slavery infiltrated labour).
But even if you solve those problems; the employment model is exploitative to try and hide the fact that these are, in fact, employees.
But even if you solve those problems; the employment model is exploitative to try and hide the fact that these are, in fact, employees.
Subsidy per mile is definitely the way to go here: incentivise the switch to legit, safe, e-bikes.
Cities need legally employed delivery riders on legally purchased, well-maintained e-bikes whose batteries won't catch fire and burn down their overcrowded accommodation.
(Direct subsidy to fleet operators meeting the highest standards *waves @pedalme.bsky.social* is probably the way to go there)
(Direct subsidy to fleet operators meeting the highest standards *waves @pedalme.bsky.social* is probably the way to go there)
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Subsidy per mile is definitely the way to go here: incentivise the switch to legit, safe, e-bikes.
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London is proud to host Japan's Grand Sumo Tournament this week - it's fantastic to see the the teams using our cycling infrastructure to get around.
October 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
London is proud to host Japan's Grand Sumo Tournament this week - it's fantastic to see the the teams using our cycling infrastructure to get around.
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A lot of mobility innovation focuses on making existing options even more comfortable for the most privileged, at the expense of children, the elderly, people with low incomes or disabilities. If we’re not designing for them, we're designing ourselves out of the system: fair-mobility.eu/the-library/
October 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A lot of mobility innovation focuses on making existing options even more comfortable for the most privileged, at the expense of children, the elderly, people with low incomes or disabilities. If we’re not designing for them, we're designing ourselves out of the system: fair-mobility.eu/the-library/
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What Seems to be the Problem?
Can we make any progress on transport while we don't recognise there's a problem to be solved and can't recognise solutions?
simple.ghost.io
October 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Lots on in #VictoriaPark for #CarFreeDay
⭐ Get your bike checked at the Dr Bike
⭐ Race your mates on the static cycles 🏆
⭐ Try out some brilliant cargo bikes from CarryMe Bikes
⭐ Get security marking for your bike from MET police
⭐ Have a fun ride round the park with @pedalme.bsky.social
⭐ Get your bike checked at the Dr Bike
⭐ Race your mates on the static cycles 🏆
⭐ Try out some brilliant cargo bikes from CarryMe Bikes
⭐ Get security marking for your bike from MET police
⭐ Have a fun ride round the park with @pedalme.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Lots on in #VictoriaPark for #CarFreeDay
⭐ Get your bike checked at the Dr Bike
⭐ Race your mates on the static cycles 🏆
⭐ Try out some brilliant cargo bikes from CarryMe Bikes
⭐ Get security marking for your bike from MET police
⭐ Have a fun ride round the park with @pedalme.bsky.social
⭐ Get your bike checked at the Dr Bike
⭐ Race your mates on the static cycles 🏆
⭐ Try out some brilliant cargo bikes from CarryMe Bikes
⭐ Get security marking for your bike from MET police
⭐ Have a fun ride round the park with @pedalme.bsky.social
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Out and about this weekend delivering for some of your favourite London brands.
But we’re not just here for the big names…
• Bought something on eBay? We’ll collect it.
• Moving house? We’ll shift it.
• Fancy a joyride in the sunshine? We’ll take you.
Book whatever, whenever: www.pedalme.app
But we’re not just here for the big names…
• Bought something on eBay? We’ll collect it.
• Moving house? We’ll shift it.
• Fancy a joyride in the sunshine? We’ll take you.
Book whatever, whenever: www.pedalme.app
April 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Out and about this weekend delivering for some of your favourite London brands.
But we’re not just here for the big names…
• Bought something on eBay? We’ll collect it.
• Moving house? We’ll shift it.
• Fancy a joyride in the sunshine? We’ll take you.
Book whatever, whenever: www.pedalme.app
But we’re not just here for the big names…
• Bought something on eBay? We’ll collect it.
• Moving house? We’ll shift it.
• Fancy a joyride in the sunshine? We’ll take you.
Book whatever, whenever: www.pedalme.app
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On our way to #QueensParkDay! Find us near the main Arena for anything to do with #cycling in #Brent. Thank you @pedalme.bsky.social for providing the solution for the logistics! www.qpark.org.uk/queens-park-...
September 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
On our way to #QueensParkDay! Find us near the main Arena for anything to do with #cycling in #Brent. Thank you @pedalme.bsky.social for providing the solution for the logistics! www.qpark.org.uk/queens-park-...
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People who can afford to drop the thick end of £40k on a car do not need a handout.
We should be using that cash to get people to swap to alternatives instead.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We should be using that cash to get people to swap to alternatives instead.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced
The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
People who can afford to drop the thick end of £40k on a car do not need a handout.
We should be using that cash to get people to swap to alternatives instead.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We should be using that cash to get people to swap to alternatives instead.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Good to see this new trade association for #Sustainable urban freight, funded by @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, and to see the range of founding members. From @pedalme.bsky.social to Evri to DHL, it's great to see representation from mixed fleets as well as electric vans and cargo bikes. #AirPollution
New freight association to support switch to cleaner vehicles | GreenFleet
A trade association - Sustainable Urban Freight Association (SUFA) - has been formed to support the move to cleaner and more efficient urban freight and last mile deliveries. Funded by health charity…
greenfleet.net
July 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Good to see this new trade association for #Sustainable urban freight, funded by @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, and to see the range of founding members. From @pedalme.bsky.social to Evri to DHL, it's great to see representation from mixed fleets as well as electric vans and cargo bikes. #AirPollution
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Ed Milliband is about the only reason to have faith in labour.
He is right.
We do need to continue to step up efforts to get to net zero and tackle the climate emergency.
Change has already happened, and UK weather is more extreme so we need to double down.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
He is right.
We do need to continue to step up efforts to get to net zero and tackle the climate emergency.
Change has already happened, and UK weather is more extreme so we need to double down.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ed Miliband to tell MPs who reject net zero policies they are betraying future generations
Exclusive: Energy secretary’s ‘radical truth-telling’ comes as Reform plans net zero bonfire and Tories also ditch targets
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Ed Milliband is about the only reason to have faith in labour.
He is right.
We do need to continue to step up efforts to get to net zero and tackle the climate emergency.
Change has already happened, and UK weather is more extreme so we need to double down.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
He is right.
We do need to continue to step up efforts to get to net zero and tackle the climate emergency.
Change has already happened, and UK weather is more extreme so we need to double down.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Have you considered using a #CargoBike for the school run? @pedalme.bsky.social offers this service with riders who have an Enhanced DBS check, ensuring safety for unaccompanied children 😊🚲 #BackToSchool #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality
July 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Have you considered using a #CargoBike for the school run? @pedalme.bsky.social offers this service with riders who have an Enhanced DBS check, ensuring safety for unaccompanied children 😊🚲 #BackToSchool #ActiveSchoolRunNW3 #AirQuality
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@pedalme.bsky.social
Hi - saw you just reposted my post 👍🏻
If you don’t already know about it, check out the latest episode of @podstreetsahead.bsky.social - there’s a whole article (and report) on delivery driver substitution.
[starts about halfway through]
shows.acast.com/5e8ee3bc4fc2...
Hi - saw you just reposted my post 👍🏻
If you don’t already know about it, check out the latest episode of @podstreetsahead.bsky.social - there’s a whole article (and report) on delivery driver substitution.
[starts about halfway through]
shows.acast.com/5e8ee3bc4fc2...
Spending Review, Fake E-Bikes & Bike Racing | Streets Ahead
shows.acast.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
@pedalme.bsky.social
Hi - saw you just reposted my post 👍🏻
If you don’t already know about it, check out the latest episode of @podstreetsahead.bsky.social - there’s a whole article (and report) on delivery driver substitution.
[starts about halfway through]
shows.acast.com/5e8ee3bc4fc2...
Hi - saw you just reposted my post 👍🏻
If you don’t already know about it, check out the latest episode of @podstreetsahead.bsky.social - there’s a whole article (and report) on delivery driver substitution.
[starts about halfway through]
shows.acast.com/5e8ee3bc4fc2...
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Interesting project by @pedalme.bsky.social looking at the scale of use of #SubstitutionClauses by #GigEconomy platforms - please help them if you can @appgcw.bsky.social @lauralaker.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk
Who's Doing The Work? — Pedal Me
www.pedalme.co.uk
June 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Interesting project by @pedalme.bsky.social looking at the scale of use of #SubstitutionClauses by #GigEconomy platforms - please help them if you can @appgcw.bsky.social @lauralaker.bsky.social @walkridegm.org.uk
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@lauralaker.bsky.social
@adamtranter.bsky.social
@podstreetsahead.bsky.social
Hi guys !
By coincidence, @pedalme.bsky.social the bike courier people are running a citizen science project into substitution in the food delivery industry.
You should check it out:
www.pedalme.co.uk/whos-doing-t...
@adamtranter.bsky.social
@podstreetsahead.bsky.social
Hi guys !
By coincidence, @pedalme.bsky.social the bike courier people are running a citizen science project into substitution in the food delivery industry.
You should check it out:
www.pedalme.co.uk/whos-doing-t...
Who's Doing The Work? — Pedal Me
www.pedalme.co.uk
June 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
@lauralaker.bsky.social
@adamtranter.bsky.social
@podstreetsahead.bsky.social
Hi guys !
By coincidence, @pedalme.bsky.social the bike courier people are running a citizen science project into substitution in the food delivery industry.
You should check it out:
www.pedalme.co.uk/whos-doing-t...
@adamtranter.bsky.social
@podstreetsahead.bsky.social
Hi guys !
By coincidence, @pedalme.bsky.social the bike courier people are running a citizen science project into substitution in the food delivery industry.
You should check it out:
www.pedalme.co.uk/whos-doing-t...
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Don't Miss - Nirvana explores ...
Sustainability initiatives across London as part of London Climate Action Week
Great videos created for school children
Featuring @pedalme.bsky.social @nationalparkcity.bsky.social and more
Watch on our youtube channel www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Sustainability initiatives across London as part of London Climate Action Week
Great videos created for school children
Featuring @pedalme.bsky.social @nationalparkcity.bsky.social and more
Watch on our youtube channel www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
June 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Don't Miss - Nirvana explores ...
Sustainability initiatives across London as part of London Climate Action Week
Great videos created for school children
Featuring @pedalme.bsky.social @nationalparkcity.bsky.social and more
Watch on our youtube channel www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Sustainability initiatives across London as part of London Climate Action Week
Great videos created for school children
Featuring @pedalme.bsky.social @nationalparkcity.bsky.social and more
Watch on our youtube channel www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Urban ride to your destination via cargo bike (with decent wages & conditions for workers)?
It exists - @pedalme.bsky.social in London.
It exists - @pedalme.bsky.social in London.
June 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Urban ride to your destination via cargo bike (with decent wages & conditions for workers)?
It exists - @pedalme.bsky.social in London.
It exists - @pedalme.bsky.social in London.
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@pedalme.bsky.social trip booked for tomorrow, it'll be nice to be a passanger for a change 😂
This is the view I normally have!
This is the view I normally have!
May 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
@pedalme.bsky.social trip booked for tomorrow, it'll be nice to be a passanger for a change 😂
This is the view I normally have!
This is the view I normally have!
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Happen to be in London next week, very tempted to use @pedalme.bsky.social for a trip or two...
Anyone have experience? 😀
Anyone have experience? 😀
May 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Happen to be in London next week, very tempted to use @pedalme.bsky.social for a trip or two...
Anyone have experience? 😀
Anyone have experience? 😀
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London Cycling Festival is coming to #VictoriaPark on Sunday from 10.30am - 2.30pm.
⭐Cargo bike passenger rides⭐All ability bike demos ⭐Dr Bike ⭐Smoothie bike ⭐British Cycling ⭐
@pedalme.bsky.social @bikeworks.bsky.social @britishcycling.org.uk @londoncycling.bsky.social
lcc.org.uk/events/categ...
⭐Cargo bike passenger rides⭐All ability bike demos ⭐Dr Bike ⭐Smoothie bike ⭐British Cycling ⭐
@pedalme.bsky.social @bikeworks.bsky.social @britishcycling.org.uk @londoncycling.bsky.social
lcc.org.uk/events/categ...
May 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
London Cycling Festival is coming to #VictoriaPark on Sunday from 10.30am - 2.30pm.
⭐Cargo bike passenger rides⭐All ability bike demos ⭐Dr Bike ⭐Smoothie bike ⭐British Cycling ⭐
@pedalme.bsky.social @bikeworks.bsky.social @britishcycling.org.uk @londoncycling.bsky.social
lcc.org.uk/events/categ...
⭐Cargo bike passenger rides⭐All ability bike demos ⭐Dr Bike ⭐Smoothie bike ⭐British Cycling ⭐
@pedalme.bsky.social @bikeworks.bsky.social @britishcycling.org.uk @londoncycling.bsky.social
lcc.org.uk/events/categ...
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Wouldn't it be great if @pedalme.bsky.social could bring us same-day, low-carbon IKEA deliveries, straight from the checkout? Fill in this quick survey and help them set up this service! #ZeroEmission #AirPollution
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May 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Wouldn't it be great if @pedalme.bsky.social could bring us same-day, low-carbon IKEA deliveries, straight from the checkout? Fill in this quick survey and help them set up this service! #ZeroEmission #AirPollution
us15.list-manage.com/survey?u=47a...
us15.list-manage.com/survey?u=47a...
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May 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Wow! 200+ responses to our survey!
Still waiting for that van?
There’s a quicker, cleaner way to move IKEA orders across London.
Same-day delivery by cargo bike. Same price. Less delay.
Fill in a short survey (30 sec). Get a discount. Push delivery into the 21st century.
tinyurl.com/mvfj9vt4
There’s a quicker, cleaner way to move IKEA orders across London.
Same-day delivery by cargo bike. Same price. Less delay.
Fill in a short survey (30 sec). Get a discount. Push delivery into the 21st century.
tinyurl.com/mvfj9vt4
Mailchimp Survey
tinyurl.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Wow! 200+ responses to our survey!
Still waiting for that van?
There’s a quicker, cleaner way to move IKEA orders across London.
Same-day delivery by cargo bike. Same price. Less delay.
Fill in a short survey (30 sec). Get a discount. Push delivery into the 21st century.
tinyurl.com/mvfj9vt4
There’s a quicker, cleaner way to move IKEA orders across London.
Same-day delivery by cargo bike. Same price. Less delay.
Fill in a short survey (30 sec). Get a discount. Push delivery into the 21st century.
tinyurl.com/mvfj9vt4
Mailchimp Survey
tinyurl.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Still waiting for that van?
There’s a quicker, cleaner way to move IKEA orders across London.
Same-day delivery by cargo bike. Same price. Less delay.
Fill in a short survey (30 sec). Get a discount. Push delivery into the 21st century.
tinyurl.com/mvfj9vt4
There’s a quicker, cleaner way to move IKEA orders across London.
Same-day delivery by cargo bike. Same price. Less delay.
Fill in a short survey (30 sec). Get a discount. Push delivery into the 21st century.
tinyurl.com/mvfj9vt4