Jersey government invests £25,000 in EVie scheme to encourage more low-carbon journeys

The government hopes the scheme will result in more low-carbon journeys in Jersey. Credit: ITV Channel

The Jersey government has invested £25,000 from its Climate Emergency Fund to encourage more islanders to use EVie vehicles and bikes.

It has created a new scheme in collaboration with the company which allows people to sign up for a monthly subscription in return for free credit.

There are 500 places on the trial available - it costs £25 but those who enroll will receive an extra £75 to use within a month.

Jersey's Minister for the Environment, Deputy Jonathan Renouf, says he hopes this incentive will lead to more low-carbon journeys on the island.

He added: "This trial scheme will also help us better understand the appetite for shared transport services in Jersey".

More information can be found here.

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