City of Melbourne Ebike Incentive Scheme

Drop off and pick up in style!

The City of Melbourne Ebike Trial is open to families enrolled at Childcare Centres and Primary schools in the The City of Melbourne

UPCOMING POP-UP EVENT – SATURDAY MARCH 23rd – 10am-noon
ROYAL PARK NATURE PLAYGROUND
(Corner of Flemington Rd and Gatehouse St Parkville)

Enjoy 50% off an eight-week ebike subscription with Sparque

Experience a healthy and fun way of travelling around Melbourne on a family ebike. Drop the kids off then zip into work, or head off for a quiet coffee and leave the hassles and costs of a car behind! The scheme encourages families to explore fun and sustainable commuting options.

Check out the bikes below and choose one that suits your style, then apply for the bike and we will arrange the rest.

We are easily located off Queensbury Street in North Melbourne and ready to help!
This offers ends in March so hurry up and contact us for a test ride.

Dolly Cargobike (front-loader)
$35/week including accessories.Made in the Netherlands since 2011 and now available in Australia, the Dolly Cargobike is designed for everyday use. With a stylish ride experience and a lightweight, safe and durable front cargo box with room for up to 3 kids. It can be customized with a wide range of accessories to suit your personal situation (included). Easy to ride; most riders feel comfortable and confident within 10 minutes of riding.

The Bike

Suitable for up to 3 children
Maximum range 100km
An affordable, quality cargobike built in the Netherlands that’s easy to ride, with a safe lightweight, durable cargo box and all-weather cover (included)
Rent for $35/week (incl. accessories) for 8 weeks with the City of Melbourne Childcare Ebike Incentive (normally $70/week or own from $6,999)

Benefits

Safe, lightweight and durable cargobox with low centre of gravity
Canopy for all-weather riding
Perfect for family transport, great interaction with your kids
Big bike feels safe on the road, upright riding position for comfortable and confident riding, children feel safe and cosy
Designed and built in The Netherlands

Specs

5 levels of assistance with up to 80nm torque
Colour LCD display
Range up to 100km
Manual internal hub gears

Learn more: https://www.dolly-bikes.com/

Wombat Wagon Auto (rear-loader)
$35/week including accessoriesDesigned in Melbourne with the needs of urban commuters and families firmly in mind, the Wombat seamlessly blends functionality, durability, and a cutting-edge design built for everyday riding. A full range of useful accessories is available to help transport everything and anything from groceries to kids! Rides just like a normal bike, with a low centre of gravity that makes carrying kids and cargo easy as!

The Bike

Suitable for up to 2 children
Maximum range 120km
An affordable, quality cargobike designed in Melbourne, with a premium drive system, automatic gears and plenty of family-friendly accessories (included)
Rent for $35/week (incl. accessories) for 8 weeks with the City of Melbourne Childcare Ebike Incentive (normally $70/week or own from $6099)

Benefits

Big rear carrier for passengers, accommodates taller passengers easily
Rides like a standard bike; 24” wheels are a great blend between comfort and stability
Fully automatic gearbox; no need to worry about gears, just pedal!
Front carrier for additional luggage space/cargo capacity
Australian-designed and owned

Specs