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Postie bikes get possible upgrade

Australia Post spokesman said they were progressively introducing electric vehicles into the fleet across the country

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Australia Post plans to trial the electric delivery vehicle across Australia. Picture: Photo: Peter Casamento
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY: Australia Post plans to trial the electric delivery vehicle across Australia. Picture: Photo: Peter Casamento

GOING green and delivering more parcels could see the postie bike upgrade to a more environmentally-friendly alternative for Gladstone postal delivery workers.

Across the country, Australia Post has been rolling out electric-assisted bikes and electric delivery vehicles, replacing the traditional Honda Super Cub motorcycle.

An Australia Post spokesman said they were progressively introducing electric vehicles into the fleet across the country and would keep the community fully informed of any changes to postal rounds.

Group executive Safety, Wellbeing and Safety Management Peter Bass said it was replacing motorcycles on appropriate rounds with the electric assisted vehicles which were safer modes of transport.

Originally published as Postie bikes get possible upgrade

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/queensland/gladstone/postie-bikes-get-possible-upgrade/news-story/ca8ad49b3f09a5dc309a7c60b17bc2d7