Santander staff hopped on Santander Cycles as part of a 144-strong team to celebrate the end of two weeks of fundraising events held across London and the South East of England.
The cycle ride saw Santander branch staff meet at four points around the capital; Rising Hill Street, Battersea Park, Clinton Road and Ilchester Gardens, before riding in convoy to the observation point at Bernie Spain Gardens to present the £167,000 cheque.
The ride also coincides with the launch of Santander Cycles Business Accounts in 170 branches throughout Greater London. The Santander Cycles Business Accounts were launched by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, in May to encourage London’s businesses to get their staff cycling. The new accounts will give companies access to Santander Cycles and encourage more commuters to use the service. Santander Cycles are located across London and can be hired and returned to any docking station, 24 hours a day.
Simon Bray, Divisional Managing Director for London and East Division at Santander said: “Santander is committed to playing a key part in the community and we are delighted to have raised such a huge sum for our charity partners. The bike ride was a brilliant celebration of everyone’s hard work, whilst also supporting the launch of the Santander Cycles Business Accounts in branch. The new accounts will encourage an alternative method of travel in London and we hope that it inspires more companies and staff to use the scheme.”
Businesses can purchase up to 20 pooled keys for £90 each, allowing unlimited bike access for a year for all journeys of up to 30 minutes. For longer journeys, extra ride charges will be applied to the business account which can be managed online through the cycle hire website. The self-service scheme is a great way for commuters to get around London, encouraging a new way of travel which saves money whilst promoting healthy living.
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