Pedal & Post, which is at Osney Mead industrial estate, has stopped all operations in the city after a “major client” pulled out.

A total of 60 people, including a mix of employed and self employed team members across Oxford and London, have lost their job as the company ceases trading.

Robin Tucker, co-chairman of CoHSAT, said the Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel is “very sad” to learn of the company being shut down.

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“Their bright blue cargo bikes and friendly riders have been a cheering sight on Oxford streets for more than a decade, reducing traffic congestion and pollution, and transporting vital medical supplies through traffic jams,” Mr Tucker said.

“They were also an ethical business, with all riders being employees paid the Oxford living wage and trained to high standards.

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“We hope that most of their business will transfer to other cycle logistics firms and so remain green, clean and efficient.”

Robin Tucker (Image: Submitted)

Meanwhile, Cyclox chairman Ian Loader said his group is sad at the demise, too.

Mr Loader added: “For 14 years they have made deliveries quicker and quieter all over the city.

“They have contributed to cleaner air in the city which is good for our health and have ensured fast delivery of medicines including chemotherapy for cancer sufferers.

“Cycle couriers are fast and reliable, and we would like to see more of them taking goods into and out of the city centre without causing pollution or traffic jams.

“Many businesses and charities will continue to use cycle couriers for their deliveries because it makes sense for them, their customers and for all Oxford residents.”

Anna Railton, city councillor and cabinet member for zero carbon Oxford, said she is “really sorry” to see Pedal & Post go, adding it is a “great loss” for the area.

“They were an Oxford business through and through and have done lots of innovation over the years to make deliveries in our city safer and more sustainable for everyone,” she said.

“I hope all the staff find new opportunities quickly.”

Anna Railton (Image: Contributed)

Pedal & Post chief executive and founder Christopher Benton said millions of deliveries were made over the 14 years.

“We want to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported Pedal & Post over the years: our clients, partners, riders, staff, and the wider community who believed in what we were trying to achieve,” he said.

“Your support meant everything.”

He added: “While this chapter has come to a close, we firmly believe this is not the end for cargo bike logistics.”