Chain reaction as school ‘bike bus’ is rolled out

Bathampton Primary School's new Bike Bus’ is already proving a hit with families

- Daniel Clark danielclark@reachpiccom

Bathampton Primary School's new “Bike Bus” is already proving a hit with families, with numbers of riders growing each week.

It is also the first bike bus to launch in Bath and North East Somerset. The organisers have taken inspiration from Bristol, which saw its first bike bus set up earlier this year, as well as from other cities and towns where multiple bike buses are now serving local schools.

The Bathampton initiative is led by parents Jo Mouton and Saskia Heijltjes. Saskia is also a local councillor for the neighbouring ward of Lambridge, representing the Green Party.

Every Friday morning they lead children and parents on a safe and sociable group ride to school.

By travelling together along a set route and picking up more families on the way, they say the journey becomes safer, greener and amuch more enjoyable start to the day.