CityQ

20/05/2026

When JCDecaux needed a faster way to service public infrastructure across Paris, they did not rely on recommendations. They ran two pilot rounds and tested 15 cargo bikes in real operating conditions.

CityQ came out on top.

The result:
50% reduction in transport time across Paris
16 CityQ bikes now in operation
Still running
And JCDecaux is not alone.

Blech Kurier in Munich scaled from 1 CityQ to 5, covering specialist laboratory courier routes.
Lehrieder Catering recovered 11 hours of labour every day at Nuremberg Messe.
Wolt runs CityQ across Oslo 365 days a year, including Norwegian winter.
DHL has used CityQ on inner-city delivery routes for 2+ years, with riders citing stability, weather protection, and kerbside access.

Across Europe, CityQ is proving one thing clearly:
For many urban business routes, the van is no longer the only option.

18/05/2026

Cars were never really built for cities.

They were built for roads. Cities just got in the way.

The CityQ Passenger carries up to 3 people through any street a bicycle can use. No driving licence. No ULEZ. No congestion charge. Free parking at the kerb, every time.

We took it to Brighton last week — universities, council departments, hospitality teams, parents.

The question we kept hearing wasn't "how much is it?"

It was "when can we get one?"

The city has been waiting for this vehicle. It just didn't have a name for it yet.

👉 https://cityq.com/models/cityq-passenger/

07/05/2026

Before your van delivers its first parcel in London today, it has already cost you £30.50. That's not a fuel problem. That's a vehicle problem.

£18 Congestion Charge.
£12.50 ULEZ. Both hit before your engine is warm.

And that's before parking fines, loading bay waits, fuel, and the 40 minutes your driver spent looking for somewhere legal to stop.
This is the daily reality of last-mile delivery in London in 2026. And optimising your van routes won't fix it because the van itself is the problem.

DHL understood this.

They didn't run a pilot. They committed to CityQ cargo eBikes for London inner-city delivery and ran them for over two years in real operational conditions. Same routes. Same volumes. Different vehicle.
The result?

🔵 £0 ULEZ. Every day.
🔵 £0 Congestion Charge. Every day.
🔵 Parked at the front door — no loading bay needed.
🔵 Bike lanes used to bypass every traffic jam.
🔵 No driving licence required for a single rider.

TfL data puts a number on the scale of this: replacing just 15% of London's delivery vans with cargo bikes removes 28,750 van journeys daily.

The operators moving first aren't being idealistic. They're doing the maths and the maths stopped working for vans a long time ago.

We've written up exactly what DHL's two-year London operation proves — and what it means for any fleet still running vans in the capital.

Full breakdown : https://cityq.com/latest_news/cargo-bike-last-mile-delivery-london/

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29/04/2026

Every day, logistics managers across Europe are losing money in the same three places.
Parking fines they didn't budget for. Delivery rounds that take 40% longer than planned because the van can't get close enough. Job ads sitting open for weeks because nobody with the right licence applies.

These are not freak problems. They are the daily reality of running urban deliveries with a vehicle that was designed for motorways not city centres.

JCDecaux figured this out the hard way.
They tested every cargo bike on the market. Then they bought 15 CityQ 1200s for their Paris operations starting during the 2024 Olympic Games, servicing public infrastructure across one of the world's most congested cities.

Why CityQ over everything else they tested?

Three reasons, in their own words:
→ Size and speed : narrow enough to move freely across Paris
→ Comfort and safety : stable enough that recruitment became easier overnight
→ Reliability : consistent enough that their teams could actually depend on it

DHL said the same thing in London. Two years of inner-city parcel delivery. Riders prefer it over every alternative. Free parking at every stop. Access to streets the van couldn't reach.

Wolt said the same thing in Oslo. 365 days a year. Through winter. Food, retail, same-day delivery all running on CityQ without a single driving licence requirement for their riders.

The CityQ 1200 carries 165 kg of payload across 1.3 m³ of cargo space. It costs 30% less to run than a van. It produces 90% less CO₂ per trip. It parks for free under bicycle rules. And it goes places vans simply cannot.

🔗 Full specs: https://lnkd.in/g9AWmB_Q
🔗 All models: https://cityq.com/models/

27/04/2026

Could a cargo bike replace your van for city deliveries? Come and find out for yourself on the streets of Brighton & Hove.

Whether you run deliveries, manage a local service, or make transport decisions for your organisation — this is your chance to try a CityQ electric cargo bike with real loads on real streets, and speak directly with the CityQ team about how it could work for you.

🚲 Try the CityQ cargo and passenger carrier e-bikes
📅 Wednesday 29 April
⏰ 2:00pm
📍 Brighton Zip: Madeira Dr, Brighton BN2 1TB

CityQ's four-wheel electric cargo bikes are proving to be a faster, cheaper and lower-carbon alternative to vans across European cities — no licence required, exempt from clean air zone charges, and built for all-weather city use.

Beyond deliveries, the CityQ passenger cargo bike is also helping organisations tackle real social challenges:

✅ Improving access & social inclusion
✅ Supporting health & wellbeing
✅ Creating local economic opportunities
✅ Reducing emissions & congestion

If you work for a local business, public sector organisation, community group or employer — bring a colleague who makes transport decisions. This one's worth seeing in person.

👉 Find out more: cityq.com

17/04/2026

We are thrilled to see the CityQ in action with our partners at JHOG !

As cities like Paris, Lyon, and Angers implement stricter ZFE (Zero-Emission Zone) mandates this year, the "Oslo Paradox" is reaching France: electric vans are great for the planet, but they still get stuck in gridlock. JHOG is leading the transition by providing professional-grade mobility that doesn't just "move" goods it optimizes the entire operation.

Why JHOG is the perfect partner for the CityQ revolution:
🔹 Versatile Workhorse: Whether it’s service technicians in Lyon or last-mile couriers in Paris, the $1.3\text{m}^3$ cargo space handles professional loads with ease.
🔹 Operational Freedom: Full access to pedestrian zones and bike lanes means skipping the search for a van-sized loading bay.
🔹 The "Car-eBike" Experience: Four wheels for 100% stability, a weather-protected cabin, and zero driving license requirements.

Ready to future-proof your fleet?
Visit JHOG at their showrooms in Angers, Lyon, or Paris (Asnières-sur-Seine) to test drive the future of professional mobility.

Explore the range and book your demo here: 👇
https://cityq.com/book-a-test-drive/

15/04/2026

Oslo is the global blueprint for electrification. National carriers like Posten Bring have already hit massive milestones, proving that a zero-emission fleet is possible.

But in 2026, a new "Paradox" has emerged. Fleet managers are realizing that electrification solved the tailpipe problem, but it didn't solve the urban space problem.
An electric van stuck in a "Pedestrian-First" zone is just as stuck as a diesel one.
Do you know?
➜ The Grid Wall: Scaling a van fleet is hitting a literal power limit. Many urban depots cannot support the massive draw of heavy EVs without million-euro grid upgrades.
➜ The Space War: Oslo’s expanded car-free zones mean even zero-emission vans are now blocked from "last-metre" access. Drivers are losing 20% of their day just walking from legal parking to the customer’s door.
➜ The Weight Tax: 24 months ago, EV weight was ignored. In 2026, the sheer mass of heavy van batteries is triggering road-wear fees that are eating the ROI of traditional electrification.

This is why the leaders in Oslo are moving beyond "just electric" to "Smart-Sized." By integrating 4-wheel cargo e-bikes, fleets are bypassing the gridlock, the grid limits, and the weight taxes all while keeping the driver protected from the Nordic winter.

Check out the full Case Study on the Oslo Paradox here: 👇
https://cityq.com/latest_news/oslo-paradox-urban-logistics-4-wheel-ebike/

08/04/2026

Ich bin vollauf zufrieden!“ – Real talk from the Nuremberg Trade Fair. 🚛💨

Matthias Ledermann has driven 600km in just two months at the Nuremberg Trade Fair, and the CityQ 1200 has become his most reliable teammate. 🤝

The Highlights:
📦 Massive Space: Fits 20 delivery crates.
💰 Economic Win: Reduced personnel costs by doing the work of two people with just one.
🛠️ Zero Flats: Solid rubber tires mean you never stop working.
⚡ Huge Range: 100km per charge—enough for 3 days of fairground action!

"Also, it’s emission-free, it’s muscle power, it’s energy—what more could you want?" 🌍✨

Swipe to see how we’re making work easier at the world’s biggest trade fairs.

23/03/2026

City deliveries don’t need bigger vehicles. They need smarter ones.

Less traffic delays
No parking hassle
Lower cost
Faster movement

CityQ is redefining how businesses move in urban environments — efficient, flexible, and built for real city challenges.

If your operations depend on speed and reliability, this is worth a look.

www.cityq.com

18/03/2026

London businesses are facing a real problem today — vans are no longer the most efficient way to operate in the city.

Traffic on streets like Oxford Street and Camden High Street, rising fuel costs, parking challenges, and strict emission rules are slowing down daily operations.

That’s why many businesses are now switching to cargo eBikes.

They move faster through traffic, park right at the destination, and operate at a much lower cost — all while being sustainable.

If you’re running deliveries, service operations, or managing a fleet in London, this shift is something you should not ignore.

We’ve broken it down in detail — including stats, real challenges, and how businesses are adapting.

Read the full blog here:
https://cityq.com/latest_news/cargo-ebike-for-business-in-london-why-businesses-are-switching-from-vans/

Explore cargo eBike for business in London. Reduce costs, skip traffic, and replace vans with efficient, zero-emission delivery solutions.

16/03/2026

If you run deliveries in London, Stuttgart or any dense city centre, you face the same daily friction: traffic congestion, ULEZ charges, parking delays, missed time slots and rising fuel costs.

CityQ 4-wheel electric cargo e-bikes are built to solve exactly that.

1. Ride in bike lanes.
2. Skip traffic.
3. Park for free.
4. No driving licence required.
5. Up to 90% lower carbon emissions.

With van-like cargo capacity and all-weather stability, CityQ helps last-mile delivery, food distribution, HVAC services and urban logistics teams move faster — with lower operating costs and zero emissions.

Designed for real urban operations where vans slow you down.

Explore how CityQ fits your fleet 👉 Book a demo today.