The logistics operator, which delivered parcels with e-cargo bikes, trikes and electric vans, said the decision was made following the loss of a major client
Pedal & Post is closing down(Image: Pedal & Post)
UK bicycle courier Pedal & Post is closing down after 14 years – with 60 jobs lost.
The logistics operator, which delivered parcels with e-cargo bikes, trikes and electric vans, said the decision was made following the loss of a major client.
Pedal & Post had sites in Oxford and London, both of which have now closed, and its workforce has been made redundant.
The company was founded in Oxford in 2013 by CEO Christopher Benton and expanded into London only last summer.
It became known as one of the first businesses to adopt emission-free delivery in the UK, having take part in Oxford’s first cargo bike trial scheme in 2022, partnered with national parcel delivery firms such as Evri.
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The company went on to win the Sustainable Medium Business of the Year prize at the Oxford Climate Awards.
Mr Benton said in a statement: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news that Pedal & Post’s journey has come to an end after 14 years.
“Earlier this year, we lost a major client. Despite exploring every possible avenue to continue – and truly exhausting all options – we have reached the point where we can no longer sustain the business.
“As a result, both our Oxford and London sites have now closed. 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. Your support meant everything.
“Since our founding, Pedal & Post has worked tirelessly to show that cargo bike deliveries are not just possible, but practical, sustainable, and better for cities.
“Over 14 years, we’ve helped remove countless vans from urban roads, reduced emissions, and shown that a people-powered delivery model can deliver excellent service while putting cities first.”
Mr Benton continued: “While this chapter has come to a close, we firmly believe this is not the end for cargo bike logistics.”
“The landscape today looks very different to when we started, with major carriers now investing in low-carbon, bike-based urban delivery models and the cargo bikes themselves being worlds apart from when we started as early adopters.
“We’re proud to have been part of that shift and to have helped pave the way. Thank you, once again, for being part of our story and for helping us imagine – and build – cities that feel fit for the future.”