A Dundee company has launched tests on a more eco-friendly method of transport in the city.
The new clean, green machine in the form of a pedal-powered rickshaw has been adapted to hold all the cleaning equipment needed to deliver a high standard to customers while cutting carbon emissions.
Clean Close Company Ltd, a social enterprise in Dundee, has been investigating ways to reduce costs and carbon through their involvement with Maryfield and Coldside Community Carbon Exchange.
“As a social enterprise we are keen to lead the way in tackling carbon emissions and fighting climate change,” said Alex Fyffe, business development manager for Clean Close Company.
“Our customers look for a good service but also support our social and environmental ethos so it makes good business sense to be greener.”
The three-wheeled bike has been rented for a two-week trial from Claverhouse Training to test the viability of replacing a standard vehicle and was launched outside the Clean Close Company office in Stobswell.
A full assessment of the success of the trial will be carried out by the community carbon exchange as part of their efforts to encourage residents to think of new ways to reduce dependence on oil and tackle climate change.
The community carbon exchange is an initiative of Dundee charity, Solar Cities Scotland.
Residents and workers in the Maryfield and Coldside areas are invited by the project to join their friends, neighbours, businesses and community groups in developing new practical ways of cutting carbon emissions.