Cycling, VAE, walking or electric scooter, eco-mobility refers to soft modes of transport, with low impact on the environment.
The objective is to replace the daily use of the personal car by promoting sustainable means of transport.
According to ADEME figures, 4 fill-ups on average equals the price of a new bike.
Economic and ecological advantages which have so far convinced 8% of the French population.
To change this practice, Paris and other large cities are developing infrastructure dedicated to eco-mobility.
Cycle paths and pedestrian areas, urban development is increasing due to strong demand. In 2020, bicycle use increased by 15%. The electric scooter has had the same success with a sales increase of 36%. In order to promote soft mobility, financial aid is now available. For example, for the purchase of a VAE, it is possible to benefit from a national subsidy (in addition to assistance paid by a local authority) under the condition of a tax income less than or equal to 13,489 euros.
Although 2020 was the great cycling boom, the French still rank 18th among European countries to use two-wheelers on a daily basis.
In total, 8% of French people use the bicycle as their main mode of transport, compared to 36% in the Netherlands (according to the European Cyclists Federation).
Set up by the government in 2018, the bicycle plan aims to reach 9% by 2024. Changing transport habits towards more sustainable practices is the great challenge of eco-mobility made by INTERSPORT, the leading bicycle assembler in France, through its Nakamura and Oze brands.
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