Pedal & Post, a UK bicycle courier that delivered parcels using e-cargo bikes, trikes and electric vans, has shut down after 14 years, resulting in the loss of 60 jobs. The company, founded in Oxford in 2013 by CEO Christopher Benton, had sites in Oxford and London, both of which have now closed.
The logistics operator said the decision followed the loss of a major client earlier this year. Despite exploring all possible avenues to continue, the business could no longer be sustained. Pedal & Post had expanded into London only last summer.
The company was one of the first in the UK to adopt emission-free delivery, participating in Oxford’s first cargo bike trial scheme in 2022 and partnering with national parcel delivery firms such as Evri. It won the Sustainable Medium Business of the Year prize at the Oxford Climate Awards.
Christopher 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. We want to thank everyone who has supported us over the years: our clients, partners, riders, staff, and the wider community who believed in what we were trying to achieve.”
He added: “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. While this chapter has come to a close, we firmly believe this is not the end for cargo bike logistics.”
