"By backing this cycle lane, we are securing a new deal for cyclists in York, safety, efficiency, convenience, and quality of life" "By backing this cycle lane, we are securing a new deal for cyclists in York, safety, efficiency, convenience, and quality of life". Read more.
York cycle couriers are calling for the ban on cycling in pedestrian streets to be lifted CYCLE couriers will NOT be made exempt from rules against cycling on pedestrianised streets in York - despite calls from a union for permits to allow riders to cycle through the city centre. But City of York Council will look at whether couriers delivering food and other services by bike should be allowed to cycle on pedestrianised streets in future. A further request by the union for delivery drivers to be allowed to wait for longer on double yellow lines and in loading bays while they collect takeaways is also set to be thrown out.
BICYCLE couriers delivering food, medicine and supplies are calling for permit passes to allow them to cycle on pedestrianised streets in the city centre. Riders say they are vital to help keep York s restaurants in business during the lockdown - but risk losing pay from their employers when they arrive at customers homes late. Cristian Santabarbara, speaking on behalf of York IWGB union representing couriers, said he and his colleagues face a real choice between a fixed penalty notice or destitution as they are under pressure to meet tight delivery deadlines. He asked a council meeting if couriers working in the gig economy could be given urgent access to Blake Street, Coney Street and Lendal. Cycling is not permitted on most of York s pedestrianised streets.