An environmental transport group are fundraising for a greener form of transport in Hexham. Active Travel Tynedale have launched a crowdfund to raise £15,000 for an electric cycle rickshaw taxi and ‘last mile’ delivery service in the town. The aim is to reduce congestion and improve air quality by getting people to rely on their cars less – as well as offering a fun way to sightsee. Nick Morphet, newly elected County Councillor for the Green Party at Humshaugh, said: “The idea was born when the Market Place was closed. We looked into clean, safe ways of getting around while supporting local businesses. There are so many reasons we’d like to introduce a rickshaw. We are concerned about climate change and air pollution, and it would make Hexham more attractive.”
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