Pedal power has helped Bath law firm Mogers Drewett deliver its half-yearly magazine to elderly residents and nursing homes while reducing its environmental impact.
The firm called in Velopost, the Radstock-based cycle postal service, to distribute the magazine – guaranteeing a more energy efficient, quieter and more pleasant way to get it to selected customers.
Mogers Drewett managing partner Steven Treharne said: “We’re a very cycling-friendly company and many of our team are keen cyclists.
“We are also very aware that many of our older customers appreciate a quiet life, and indeed, having the magazine delivered by a smiling cyclist can be seen as a return to a golden age before our roads were so busy.
“We appreciate the need for businesses to do what they can to reduce their carbon footprint and ease congestion. We have been very impressed with the Velopost service, which is not only very cost effective, but also helps the environment in and around Bath.”
The carbon-free Velopost bicycle postal collection and delivery service, launched in 2012 by Radstock-based regulated postal operator CFH Docmail, operates in Bath, Bristol and Edinburgh. It has been used by Bath and North East Somerset Council to distribute council tax bills.
It achieved a 600% growth in deliveries last year, with its staff increasing from 24 to 38 and client numbers up by 169%.
Jeremy Field of Velopost said: “Our riders are very conscious that nursing homes for the elderly require a certain sensitivity and residents appreciate piece, quiet, and a friendly face. We look forward to delivering the next issue.”
Mogers Drewett, which has offices in Bath, Sherborne and Wells and a satellite office at Frome market, produces the free magazine for its personal and business clients.
