Comments on: UPS Uses Pedal Power to Save Gas

By: RT

RT — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:12:57 +0000

UPS needs to be using Ethos FR. that would save them a lot of money on gas and would cause their vehicles to run better all the while helping the environment in the process. (www.wisconsingreenfuelsaver.com)

By: RichCatt

RichCatt — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:39:47 +0000

Great news for saving energy and pushing bicycle usage.

The delivery companies should also benefit greatly by using hybrid vehicles due to the huge amount of stop/go driving.

We’re also hoping to get UPS interested in our soybean oil based lubricants.

By: Alline

Alline — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:16:26 +0000

Fantastic! Bike delivery is a great way to go, especially in congested cities with lots of deliveries to make! Reminds me of living in Berkeley, and Pedal Express(http://www.pedalexpress.com/).

On a personal note, I’ve chosen to use US Postal Service for our business deliveries because:
1. we’re located in a rural area – the post office comes here every day, but UPS and Fed Ex have to make special trips (more petroleum, more resources).
2. Many of our shipments go to smaller towns which are on the daily route for USPS but may involve a drive for UPS or FedEx.
If I knew that UPS would use bike delivery on the other end, I’d be a lot more inclined to use their services. Thanks for sharing this news!