Boris Johnson’s cycling vision stutters as number of bike journeys fail to rise

Boris Johnson’s cycling vision stutters as number of bike journeys fail to rise

Figures released by the Department for Transport show the average number of bicycle journeys per person has remained stable since a peak in 2020

People used bikes less frequently in 2024 than previous year, with fewer women and children cycling along with lack of funding described as “concerning” by campaigners

Latest Department for Transport data shows number of bike journeys decreased in 2024, however, cycling distance went up by 9%, while average walking and car trips also saw an increase