With restrictions on retail lifting, some sectors are seeing a rise in sales – including the motor industry. As many Britons shun public transport altogether, there’s growing interest in cars to get from A to B instead, not least because the promise of a mobile cocoon can allay hygiene fears.

Slick, fast, and undeniably urban chic, VanMoof e-bikes boast enough technical features to rival even the most city-friendly commuter car. With global initiatives to encourage sustainable commutes in the post-pandemic era, electric bicycles could be the way to reclaim our cities from cars for good.

With city-dwellers increasingly taking mini-breaks to the country, Virtuo is removing the pain points of traditional car rental services through its digital-first approach. It’s enabling drivers to get around in style without dealing with long-term insurance and fuel costs.

As the UK emerges from COVID-19 lockdown, public transport capacity is set to be severely limited to reduce the risk of further infection. But is a surge in private car journeys inevitable? Or could the post-pandemic world present a new opportunity to encourage greener, healthier commutes?