The DOMVS Almanac issue #6_Summer 2023

With this summer comes the opportunity to
enjoy the outdoors in a new way. The EBIKE Cafe on
Custom House Quay in Weymouth, known for being the
town’s hippest cafe and eBike sales and experience
centre, is making it easier than ever to get outside
and soak up the summer sun. With the support of the
government-backed Cycle Scheme, the EBIKE Cafe is the
perfect place to start your summer adventures.
The Cycle Scheme is a government initiative allowing
employees to purchase an eBike or bicycle and
accessories through salary sacrifice, reducing the cost
of the purchase. The scheme is designed to encourage
more people to cycle to work, reducing traffic congestion
and improving overall health and well-being.
Under the scheme, an employee chooses an eBike/bike
and accessories, which are then ordered and paid for by
the employer. The employee then pays for it through a
salary sacrifice arrangement, where the cost is deducted
from their gross salary, reducing the overall cost of the
purchase. This means the employee saves money on
the cost and also benefits from the savings on National
Insurance contributions.
The scheme is open to all UK employees, and there
are no restrictions on the type of bike that can be
purchased. This makes it an ideal option for those
considering purchasing an eBike from the EBIKE Cafe.
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