Company bikes are very much in evidence on our Belgian roads. As many as 25% more employees opted for a bike lease this year. With hybrid working, there is less daily commuting, but there are still quite a few workers who commute back and forth.
Like (company) cars, bicycles form part of a flexible pay package. It is a great way for companies to let employees compile their own pay package. Benefit to employees? They pay for this leased bike from their gross salary. A requirement is that they actually commute to and from work by bike.
The kilometres which the employee travels between home and work on their leased bike are also eligible for a bicycle allowance. This in itself partially repays the cost of the lease. A bicycle allowance has even been mandatory since May 2023.
Not only is the number of bicycle allowances rising sharply, but also the average number of kilometres ridden. With the continuing trend towards e-bikes, more and more employees are choosing to make longer commutes by bike.
As well as bicycles, company cars are increasingly electric. Almost a quarter of company vehicles are now plug-in vehicles. From 2026, only cars with zero CO2 emissions will be eligible for a tax deduction. So by offering (hybrid) electric lease cars, you will be putting your organisation on the map as a green and attractive employer.
The use of (green) mobility is, therefore, a must for your organisation. In this way, you will be giving your employees a say in the composition of their pay package. As an employer, it can be of financial benefit and you will also be contributing to a climate-friendly world.
Pay transparency: from directive to policy
The European directive is set to take effect in a year and a half from now. What does this mean in practical terms for businesses and how transparent are employers already today?
Read moreGetting started with the mobility budget
How has the mobility budget fared five years after it was introduced? What are the most popular choices? We also provide an overview of the advantages for employees.
Read moreMobility solutions for your employees: the bike as a favourite
A lease bike, (electric) company car or mobility budget? There are many ways to flexibly reward your employees when it comes to mobility. And you also get to achieve this in a green and sustainable manner.
Read more