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Connect Plymouth’s vision is to change the way people move around the city.

Sustainable transport initiative

Name of project

Connect Plymouth


Project by

Plymouth City Council


Date

31 March 2023

Status

Live

Project
Description

Ever wanted to drive an electric vehicle, without the costs involved of owning one? Or, do you need to charge your own electric vehicle as quickly as possible? Or, do you want to get around Plymouth on an electric bike, without struggling with the hills?

Connect Plymouth, the city’s new sustainable transport initiative, launched on 21 March 2023 and aims to change the way people move around the city.

There are three new components which will increase sustainable travel options and improve access across Plymouth.

 


When fully operational, Plymouth will have a fleet of 500 electric bikes available for hire , 300 publicly accessible electric vehicle charging points and an electric car club.


People standing outside Market Hall in Devonport, Plymouth with Beryl Bikes, a greener way to travel across the city of Plymouth CREDIT
Beryl Bikes

Co-funded through the Transforming Cities Fund these components are integrated within existing public travel including buses, trains, ferries, walking and cycling routes. Connect Plymouth provides more, affordable and greener travel options for our city.

A Co Wheels electric vehicle is parked in a car club bay on a Plymouth road. CREDIT
Co Cars

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