Data From Millions Of Smartphone Journeys Proves Cyclists Faster In Cities Than Cars And Motorbikes

Data From Millions Of Smartphone Journeys Proves Cyclists Faster In Cities Than Cars And Motorbikes

Smartphone data from riders and drivers schlepping meals for restaurant-to-home courier service Deliveroo shows that bicycles are faster than cars. In towns and cities, bicyclists are also often faster than motorized two-wheelers.

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Frank, Deliveroo's routing algorithm, has used millions of actual journeys to calculate the relative speeds of the self-employed couriers in cars, or on their scooters and bicycles. “In some areas over a given period, the average travel time can be far shorter for cyclists than for scooters,” said Deliveroo in an email.

Deliveroo’s scooter and car couriers face calculations of their own – they have to figure out the best places to park, especially when picking up from town center locations. Circling to find a free parking space adds precious time; time that cyclists use to pedal to their destinations.

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