Operation of Personal Mobility Devices, Cycle Logistics

Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Mitigation

The activity covers the sale, rental, leasing, financing and operation of personal mobility devices and cycle logistics services. This includes bicycles, electrically assisted bicycles (pedelecs/e-bikes up to 25 km/h and 250W), cargo bicycles, e-scooters and other zero-emission light mobility devices used for passenger transport or last-mile goods delivery.

All devices must produce zero direct (tailpipe) CO2 emissions during operation. Electrically assisted devices must comply with Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 for L-category vehicles or fall below its scope as pedal-assisted cycles. Cycle logistics operations must replace motorised freight trips, contributing measurably to urban emission reductions.

Operators of shared mobility or cycle logistics fleets must demonstrate that vehicles displace car trips or motorised delivery runs. Fleet management systems should optimise routing and utilisation to maximise the environmental benefit per vehicle deployed.

Substantial Contribution to Climate Change Adaptation

The activity must meet the criteria in Appendix A of the Climate Delegated Act. Physical climate risks relevant to light mobility, such as extreme heat affecting battery degradation, urban flooding of docking stations, and icy conditions affecting rider safety, must be assessed and mitigated.

DNSH: Climate Change Adaptation

A proportionate climate risk assessment in line with Appendix A must be conducted. For shared fleets, operators must consider the resilience of docking infrastructure, battery storage and charging facilities to chronic and acute climate hazards including heat stress, flooding and storm events.

DNSH: Circular Economy

Devices and their components, especially lithium-ion batteries, must be designed for durability, repairability and recyclability. Battery management must comply with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, including second-life assessment before recycling. Manufacturers and operators must provide clear information on repair and spare part availability. End-of-life collection and recycling rates must meet the targets established under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive or Battery Regulation as applicable.