Commuting Updates, Stories and Advice from Volt https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/category/commuting/ Latest E-Bike News and Reviews Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:32:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 121159547 VOLT’s Response on the TfL E-Bike Ban https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/cycling-news/volts-response-on-the-tfl-e-bike-ban/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:03:16 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=11202 There’s been widespread media coverage of Transport for London’s (TfL) recent decision to ban non-folding e-bikes from the Tube, Elizabeth Line, and London Overground. At VOLT, we believe in the power of e-bikes to transform urban travel. We also believe safety should always be of the highest priority. With that priority, there is a real … Continue reading "VOLT’s Response on the TfL E-Bike Ban"

The post VOLT’s Response on the TfL E-Bike Ban appeared first on Volt News.

]]> 11202 The First Travelcard to Cost Over £300! | Transport for London Price Hikes https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/the-first-travelcard-to-cost-over-300-transport-for-london-price-hikes/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:35:58 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=11168 New Travel Fare Increases: Same Woes, Better Solutions March 2025 brings yet another round of fare increases from Transport for London (TfL), hitting commuters where it hurts most—their wallets. With tube and rail fares rising by 4.6% to align with national rail fare increases, Londoners are once again paying more for the same service. Travel … Continue reading "The First Travelcard to Cost Over £300! | Transport for London Price Hikes"

The post The First Travelcard to Cost Over £300! | Transport for London Price Hikes appeared first on Volt News.

]]> 11168 E-biking Through Winter – Keeping it Fun! https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/e-biking-through-winter-keeping-it-fun/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:47:17 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=10989 The clocks have gone back and evenings are drawing in at an alarming pace. Winter IS coming. The hibernating season has arrived, comfort-eating, staying in and reaching for the remote is all too easy! It’s also easy to understand why you could be tempted to tuck the e-bike away and limit your outdoor travel.  We … Continue reading "E-biking Through Winter – Keeping it Fun!"

The post E-biking Through Winter – Keeping it Fun! appeared first on Volt News.

]]> 10989 Be Part of the Pack and Save on E-bike Insurance with Laka https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/it-pays-to-be-part-of-the-pack-get-your-volt-electric-bike-insurance-with-laka/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:56:19 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=9550 Are you a proud owner of a VOLT Electric Bike? We know how much our customers love their ebikes, that’s why we partner with Laka to offer what we believe to be some of the best electric bicycle insurance covers available. And the best part? Your first month of coverage is absolutely free! Let’s dive into the … Continue reading "Be Part of the Pack and Save on E-bike Insurance with Laka"

The post Be Part of the Pack and Save on E-bike Insurance with Laka appeared first on Volt News.

]]> 9550 Tackling London’s Growing Air Crisis, One ebike at a Time https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/tackling-londons-growing-air-crisis-one-ebike-at-a-time/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:57:20 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=9514 Londoners’ air is under attack. With over 9,000 premature deaths and estimated costs of up to £ 3.7 billion a year to local health services (Londoncouncils.org.uk) there is a compelling need to re-fresh our capital’s air. The fact that 1 in 3 London schools are close to roads with illegal NO₂ levels makes the need … Continue reading "Tackling London’s Growing Air Crisis, One ebike at a Time"

The post Tackling London’s Growing Air Crisis, One ebike at a Time appeared first on Volt News.

]]> 9514 Thinking of Riding an Electric Bike? Here’s Why A VOLT Ebike is Just the Ticket… https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/thinking-of-riding-an-electric-bike-heres-why-a-volt-ebike-is-just-the-ticket/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/thinking-of-riding-an-electric-bike-heres-why-a-volt-ebike-is-just-the-ticket/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 11:44:37 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=9370 Just over twelve years ago, in the UK e-bikes weren’t really a thing. Yet, two brothers started a journey that would help change the landscape of the British cycling industry. From a garage in Bucks to a factory in Milton Keynes, VOLT has come a long way since those early days. Today, electric bikes are … Continue reading "Thinking of Riding an Electric Bike? Here’s Why A VOLT Ebike is Just the Ticket…"

The post Thinking of Riding an Electric Bike? Here’s Why A VOLT Ebike is Just the Ticket… appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/thinking-of-riding-an-electric-bike-heres-why-a-volt-ebike-is-just-the-ticket/feed/ 0 9370 2023 – Preparing for the Year Ahead with Volt E-bikes https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/2023-preparing-for-the-year-ahead-with-volt-e-bikes/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/2023-preparing-for-the-year-ahead-with-volt-e-bikes/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=9154 How is it STILL January?! As the first month of the year always seems to drag on, we thought we’d take a look at some things to help push you through to the end of this loooong month. With the cost of living being at an all-time high, the decision to take up that gym … Continue reading "2023 – Preparing for the Year Ahead with Volt E-bikes"

The post 2023 – Preparing for the Year Ahead with Volt E-bikes appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/2023-preparing-for-the-year-ahead-with-volt-e-bikes/feed/ 0 9154 Urban Transport Group Looks to E-bikes for City Transport Revolution https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/urban-transport-group-looks-to-e-bikes-for-city-transport-revolution/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/urban-transport-group-looks-to-e-bikes-for-city-transport-revolution/#respond Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:22:00 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=8294 Since the early days of Londinium nearly 2000 years ago, our cities have been places of continual change. The very nature of a living city is to change as the people who live, work and play in it change too. As the UK government announces the end of “Plan B” COVID measures in England, the … Continue reading "Urban Transport Group Looks to E-bikes for City Transport Revolution"

The post Urban Transport Group Looks to E-bikes for City Transport Revolution appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/urban-transport-group-looks-to-e-bikes-for-city-transport-revolution/feed/ 0 8294 Leading by Example (on two wheels) at COP26 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/cycling-news/leading-by-example-on-two-wheels-at-cop26/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/cycling-news/leading-by-example-on-two-wheels-at-cop26/#respond Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:22:52 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=8094 Leading by Example (on two wheels) at COP26 If you love a pub quiz (and who doesn’t?!) here’s a couple of topical questions that might just pop-up at your local… 1. What s does the C O P in COP26 stand for? The Conference of the Parties 2. How did Scottish Ministers travel between venues … Continue reading "Leading by Example (on two wheels) at COP26"

The post Leading by Example (on two wheels) at COP26 appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/cycling-news/leading-by-example-on-two-wheels-at-cop26/feed/ 0 8094 8 Ways to keep yourself safe while riding in the dark. https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/8-ways-to-keep-yourself-safe-while-riding-in-the-dark/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/8-ways-to-keep-yourself-safe-while-riding-in-the-dark/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:44:51 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=5818 The leaves are falling from the trees, the temperature is rapidly dropping and Christmas is just around the corner! Yes, it’s that time of year where you fire up the log burner, curl up in front of a boxset and wait for Winter to blow over. It doesn’t have to be like this though! Just … Continue reading "8 Ways to keep yourself safe while riding in the dark."

The post 8 Ways to keep yourself safe while riding in the dark. appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/8-ways-to-keep-yourself-safe-while-riding-in-the-dark/feed/ 0 5818 Ready to transform your commute? Beat the rat race with this £1.24 a day secret https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/healthy-living/commuter-comparison-electric-bike-uk/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/healthy-living/commuter-comparison-electric-bike-uk/#respond Wed, 01 May 2019 14:10:54 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=4777 It’s e-bikes vs. public transport in the Volt Commuter Comparison Delays. Sweltering carriages. Being squashed into someone else’s armpit. Is there a smarter way to commute in the UK’s cities? Looking at cost, time and wellbeing, we pit e-bikes against buses and trains. Being part of the rat race in London (or any big city) … Continue reading "Ready to transform your commute? Beat the rat race with this £1.24 a day secret"

The post Ready to transform your commute? Beat the rat race with this £1.24 a day secret appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/healthy-living/commuter-comparison-electric-bike-uk/feed/ 0 4777 Electric bikes to beat Ultra Low Emission Zone https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/electric-bikes-to-beat-ultra-low-emission-zone/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/electric-bikes-to-beat-ultra-low-emission-zone/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:16:09 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=4411 In a bid to reduce emissions in London, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) launches on April 8th . If you want to find out if your vehicle is affected you can check your number plate here: check your vehicle details. If you are affected and wish to avoid this charge, or if you just … Continue reading "Electric bikes to beat Ultra Low Emission Zone"

The post Electric bikes to beat Ultra Low Emission Zone appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/electric-bikes-to-beat-ultra-low-emission-zone/feed/ 0 4411 Energy Saving Trust chooses VOLT Pulse hybrid e-bike for their London team. https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/the-great-hybrid-e-bike-by-energy-saving-trust/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/the-great-hybrid-e-bike-by-energy-saving-trust/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:58:16 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=4516 Electric bikes are considered one of the most environmentally friendly modes of transport. And with a continuing increase in demand for sustainable living and travel, ebikes are the perfect step to improving your fitness, well-being and carbon footprint. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) focuses on helping people and businesses find the best ways on saving … Continue reading "Energy Saving Trust chooses VOLT Pulse hybrid e-bike for their London team."

The post Energy Saving Trust chooses VOLT Pulse hybrid e-bike for their London team. appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/the-great-hybrid-e-bike-by-energy-saving-trust/feed/ 0 4516 VOLT™ Metro in Cyclescheme Commuter Magazine https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/volt-metro-in-cyclescheme-commuter-magazine/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/volt-metro-in-cyclescheme-commuter-magazine/#respond Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:11:18 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=3537 We all want a commute to work that is as simple and economic as possible. Cyclescheme is an organisation striving to help you do just that! The initiative offers employee benefits that will save you at least 25% on a new bike and/or cycle accessories. But the good news doesn’t stop there, the payment scheme … Continue reading "VOLT™ Metro in Cyclescheme Commuter Magazine"

The post VOLT™ Metro in Cyclescheme Commuter Magazine appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/volt-metro-in-cyclescheme-commuter-magazine/feed/ 0 3537 My E-Bike, My Story, Your London https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/my-e-bike-my-story-your-london/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/my-e-bike-my-story-your-london/#respond Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:29:01 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=3664 I’ve only been in London three months and yet somehow, I’ve already developed an intense dislike for the TFL notifications that pop up on my phone. Squishing yourself into a breath powered sauna, enduring an awkward closeness to strangers, as though someone turned on the lights in a club all while being propelled forward at … Continue reading "My E-Bike, My Story, Your London"

The post My E-Bike, My Story, Your London appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/my-e-bike-my-story-your-london/feed/ 0 3664 The “Rare & Unique” Axis Gets an In-depth Look by Electric Bike Report https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/the-rare-unique-axis-gets-a-thorough-inspection-by-electric-bike-report/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/the-rare-unique-axis-gets-a-thorough-inspection-by-electric-bike-report/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:49:35 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=3531 Electric Bike Report is a global outlet founded and run by professional riders. It’s one of the best ways to find out the latest news, reviews and guides on E-Bikes. Naturally, we were thrilled when EBR asked to review the VOLT™ Axis for their website. We loved reading all the positive feedback from cycling journalist … Continue reading "The “Rare & Unique” Axis Gets an In-depth Look by Electric Bike Report"

The post The “Rare & Unique” Axis Gets an In-depth Look by Electric Bike Report appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/the-rare-unique-axis-gets-a-thorough-inspection-by-electric-bike-report/feed/ 0 3531 Have More from Your eBike with a Havebike Service! https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/have-more-from-your-ebike-with-a-havebike-service/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/have-more-from-your-ebike-with-a-havebike-service/#respond Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:44:33 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=3044 We’re so amazed at how Havebike takes the hassle out of ebike servicing within the M25, we’ve arranged a 25% discount for VOLT™  customers! Here at VOLT™ HQ, we’re all keen cyclists, and we know how important it is for your electric bike to be regularly maintained. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new … Continue reading "Have More from Your eBike with a Havebike Service!"

The post Have More from Your eBike with a Havebike Service! appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/have-more-from-your-ebike-with-a-havebike-service/feed/ 0 3044 “Make Your Morning Commute a Dream”: Metro Features the VOLT™ Pulse https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/make-your-morning-commute-a-dream-metro-features-the-volt-pulse/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/make-your-morning-commute-a-dream-metro-features-the-volt-pulse/#respond Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:55:27 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=3014 Did you catch our VOLT™ Pulse in the Metro a few weeks back? Placed amongst the publication’s must-have items, our flagship hybrid e-bike was the go-to tech for making your “morning commute a dream.” Its pedal assistance takes the sweat away from hilly routes, delivering a boost up to 15.5mph. Five levels of power, as … Continue reading "“Make Your Morning Commute a Dream”: Metro Features the VOLT™ Pulse"

The post “Make Your Morning Commute a Dream”: Metro Features the VOLT™ Pulse appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/make-your-morning-commute-a-dream-metro-features-the-volt-pulse/feed/ 0 3014 VOLT™ Partners With Zero Emissions Network https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/volt-news/volt-partners-with-zero-emissions-network/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/volt-news/volt-partners-with-zero-emissions-network/#respond Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:02:35 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=2838 With carbon emissions at a record high, we’re always looking to spread the word on e-bikes as an environmentally friendly solution. We’re happy to partner with Zero Emissions Network, a free-to-join network that helps individuals and businesses in London’s City Fringe area improve its air quality. With over 1,500 members across Hackney, Islington and Tower … Continue reading "VOLT™ Partners With Zero Emissions Network"

The post VOLT™ Partners With Zero Emissions Network appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/volt-news/volt-partners-with-zero-emissions-network/feed/ 0 2838 Number of Cyclists on the Rise in 2017 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/cycling-news/number-of-cyclists-on-the-rise-in-2017/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/cycling-news/number-of-cyclists-on-the-rise-in-2017/#respond Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:50:35 +0000 http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=1222 In 10 years the number of Londoners cycling to work has doubled. “Nationwide the number of commuters getting to work by bike has grown by nearly 100,000, increasing by 14 per cent to 741,000.” According to an article in The Evening Standard by Sebastian Mann’s London is ahead of the rest of the country because … Continue reading "Number of Cyclists on the Rise in 2017"

The post Number of Cyclists on the Rise in 2017 appeared first on Volt News.

]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/cycling-news/number-of-cyclists-on-the-rise-in-2017/feed/ 0 1222