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In Belgium, employees receive compensation for every kilometre they ride, with some cyclists earning up to €810 per year. And why not? Biking saves public money for everyone. “All employees in Belgium who cycle to work are entitled to a bicycle allowance of €0.28 per kilometre of their commute.”

Belgian commutes pay off: Empl...
Belgian commutes pay off: Employees earn up to €810 for cycling to work

One in five people in Flanders commuted by bike and received compensation last year, but this figure is significantly lower in Brussels and Wallonia.

Apr 4 at 1:06amWeb
Show threadSam H (he/him)1d ago

@urbantruth.bsky.social

I'd be making €25/week.
I can get behind this :)

#bikeTooter

Show threadPeter1d ago
@urbantruth.bsky.social
It doesn’t say if they are just allocating the money for the compensation from the budget or is the Belgian government actually saving money by having people biking to work.
Would be good to know if someone would like to suggest this compensation in their country.
Show threadMark Burton1d ago
@urbantruth.bsky.social
I worked for the British National Health Service. I claimed a cycling mileage allowance. It wasn't much but I did so on principle.