As people come to terms with returning to the office, they’re facing a new kind of commuting reality. After being safe in the comfort of their homes, fears around COVID-19 and dwindling faith in the transport system is having an impact on the way they approach their morning commute.

As the UK emerges from COVID-19 lockdown, public transport capacity is set to be severely limited to reduce the risk of further infection. But is a surge in private car journeys inevitable? Or could the post-pandemic world present a new opportunity to encourage greener, healthier commutes?

In the COVID-19 context, overflowing tube carriages and crammed buses are no longer simply the misery of a morning commute, they’re a public health hazard. Arrival electric bus and its distance-friendly design is an example of how future-proof solutions could shape the urban landscape.

Slick, fast, and undeniably urban chic, VanMoof e-bikes boast enough technical features to rival even the most city-friendly commuter car. With global initiatives to encourage sustainable commutes in the post-pandemic era, electric bicycles could be the way to reclaim our cities from cars for good.