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Cycle to work.

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
Chelseablue
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Cycle to work.

Post by Chelseablue »

Does the cycle to work scheme still run ? Whats the procedure again?? Thanks
tramssirhc
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by tramssirhc »

Chelseablue wrote:
15 Nov 2025, 11:37
Does the cycle to work scheme still run ? Whats the procedure again?? Thanks
Salary sacrifice had stopped for the time being.
"The leadership will sabotage the fight and only make the slightest move under fear of powerful working class action" - Des Warren
Chelseablue
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by Chelseablue »

Is it starting up again ? Too expensive to buy one at mo
yellowbelly
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by yellowbelly »

Might be one of the salary sacrifice benefits in 'Rachel from accounts' sights according to media speculation (or pre-emptive Govt. leaks)....

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... -buy-bikes
Chelseablue
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by Chelseablue »

Incredible. This countrys in such a mess
Mr Rush
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by Mr Rush »

Chelseablue wrote:
15 Nov 2025, 15:26
Incredible. This countrys in such a mess
It'll be worth it when the economy grows 0.08% and we'll all be counting our millions :hmmmm
The machine stops.
TopperGas
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Re: Cycle to work.

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yellowbelly wrote:
15 Nov 2025, 13:35
Might be one of the salary sacrifice benefits in 'Rachel from accounts' sights according to media speculation (or pre-emptive Govt. leaks)....

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... -buy-bikes
I can't imagine many RM employees paying £4,000 for a bike to ride to work? I can't say I disagree with the proposed changes and also limiting the type of cars which can be purchased under Motability scheme.

Problem is all want a decent NHS scheme, probably posties more than most, then complain when we have to pay extra taxes to pay for it.
Smoothbackground
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by Smoothbackground »

TopperGas wrote:
16 Nov 2025, 10:15
yellowbelly wrote:
15 Nov 2025, 13:35
Might be one of the salary sacrifice benefits in 'Rachel from accounts' sights according to media speculation (or pre-emptive Govt. leaks)....

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... -buy-bikes
I can't imagine many RM employees paying £4,000 for a bike to ride to work? I can't say I disagree with the proposed changes and also limiting the type of cars which can be purchased under Motability scheme.

Problem is all want a decent NHS scheme, probably posties more than most, then complain when we have to pay extra taxes to pay for it.
At the risk of digressing too much, the tax relief and range of vehicles available on Motability should stay roughly as they are. What needs to change, undoubtedly, is the threshold needs to be raised to make sure only people who genuinely have mobility needs qualify for the scheme. It seems like it has become too easy to qualify, and that is probably why the cost to the taxpayer is so high.

The problem with removing the tax relief currently available and/or other changes proposed mean it will be hard/impossible to get a wheelchair-accessible vehicle on the scheme. It will be punishing genuinely disabled people and depriving them of mobility, freedom and dignity.
L8Hatter
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by L8Hatter »

Cycle to Work scheme hasn't been available for Royal Mail employees for months now. Nothing to do with the endless right-wing media scaremongering about what Rachel Reeves will or won't do next week.
Jimbo
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by Jimbo »

It's been closed since the start of the year at least. I emailed My Bundle in June and asked when it was going to reopen but they said it had nothing to do with them so I contacted RMG Benefits who told me there was "no timescale" and to just keep checking.
fadetogrey63
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by fadetogrey63 »

If your a new starter forget it, when I started 15mths ago it was still open, but I couldn't apply as it would of taken me below the national minimum wage, that's how low we are paid, doubt it will change much if it restarts with the £3 extra a day I got!
Chelseablue
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Re: Cycle to work.

Post by Chelseablue »

Tbh, theres no way id still be here if i was a new starter. Get looking for another job. , better pay and life balance out there ! . Sorry being honest.