Is a company bike worth it in 2024?

Climate protection, mental health and a shortage of skilled labour - current issues that concern many employers and employees and make company bike leasing particularly attractive. It is therefore a must-have employee benefit in every company. But why should employers offer their employees a company bike or job bike? We shed light on the advantages and possibilities of job bikes, e-bikes and leasing and give tips on how to succeed with a job bike in 2024.


Job bike: good for the climate and employees

The pressure on employers to promote sustainable and climate-conscious behaviour among their own employees continues to increase. The job bike or company bike is an effective solution to fulfil corporate responsibility for environmental and climate protection. Bicycles and e-bikes are emission-free and do not cause noise or traffic jams, as well as saving space. In large cities, bicycles ensure a significantly better quality of life and air quality. In urban commuter traffic, employees often travel faster by bike than by car.

What's more, cycling can do far more than just protect the climate and the environment. Cycling also has a positive effect on health, as it promotes exercise and avoids particulate matter, exhaust fumes and noise, which significantly reduces the risk of employees becoming ill.

But cycling doesn't just have a positive impact on physical health. It also benefits another aspect that is becoming increasingly important for employees: mental health. Cycling not only helps with stress management, but can also lead to an improved mood, increased well-being and better mental clarity in the workplace.


More and more companies are following the job bike trend

More and more companies are therefore jumping on the job bike trend and offering their employees the opportunity to lease a job bike. The range of bikes on offer is diverse: from classic bikes and e-bikes to trekking or mountain bikes, employees can choose their favourite bike. The advantages for employers are obvious: they show that they are an environmentally conscious company and at the same time promote the health and well-being of their employees. But employees also benefit from a job bike. They can cycle to work in comfort, save themselves the trouble of looking for a parking space and stay fit. Job bike leasing, where the instalments are deducted directly from the salary, is particularly attractive. This makes it easy and uncomplicated to provide the job bike. With NAVIT, companies even have the option of automating the entire company bike management process.


Advantages of a job bike

Company bike schemes are becoming increasingly popular with employers and employees. The advantages for both sides are manifold and make the job bike an attractive option. More and more companies are recognising this and offering it as an additional modern benefit for their employees. In this way, they can not only increase their attractiveness as an employer, but also actively contribute to the health of their workforce. NAVIT also provides users with a practical app that helps them to implement a company bike leasing scheme and provides all the important information about the job bike.

Advantages for employers

Employers who provide a job bike programme benefit from numerous advantages. Firstly, the job bike is an attractive additional benefit for employees, which can increase their satisfaction and motivation. The opportunity to use the bike privately also promotes the working atmosphere. In addition, the job bike contributes to a positive public image of the company: It shows that the company cares about environmental protection and sustainability, which strengthens employer branding. The offer of a job bike can also mean that potential new employees are more likely to want to join the company. Last but not least, the leasing model for the job bike provides employers with tax benefits and simplifies the management of the bicycle fleet. All in all, the job bike offers employers a wide range of benefits - both for their employees and for their own company.

Benefits of job bike leasing for employers at a glance:

  • Active contribution to climate protection
  • Effective measure for the sustainability strategy
  • Promotes the health and well-being of employees, reduces sick days
  • Attractive for recruiting and employee retention
  • Hardly any effort for the company thanks to digital processes


Advantages for employees

Employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits with a job bike. The range of bikes on offer is diverse and ranges from classic trekking bikes to sporty MTBs and fast e-bikes. Whether for commuting to work or for leisure activities with the family, the job bike offers the perfect solution. The leasing model makes it easy for employees to obtain a high-quality bike at a favourable price. They also benefit from tax advantages and save on the cost of petrol or public transport. The job bike also makes it possible to stay fit and protect the environment. The bike can be customised with accessories such as child seats or pedals. The job bike with NAVIT also ensures easy navigation and makes every journey a pleasure.

Advantages of job bike leasing for employees at a glance:

  • Savings of up to 40 per cent compared to a private purchase
  • Fully covered in the event of a breakdown, accident or theft
  • 100 per cent cover through fully comprehensive insurance incl. mobility guarantee
  • All brands and bike types to choose from
  • Over 5,000 different specialist dealers nationwide
  • Simple and digital registration process

Job bike with NAVIT

With company bike leasing via NAVIT, cycling and cycling to work becomes even easier and more attractive. The range of bikes, e-bikes and accessories is diverse, and employees can choose from almost all brands and types of bike. The leasing option enables employers to provide their employees with a job bike quickly and easily. This is settled by salary conversion or as a salary bonus - benefiting both employers and employees. More and more companies are therefore following the job bike trend and offering their employees this option. You can find more information about company bike leasing and how NAVIT can support you and your company with the implementation on our bike leasing page.

Stefan Wendering
Stefan is a freelance writer and editor at NAVIT. Previously, he worked for startups and in the mobility cosmos. He is an expert in urban and sustainable mobility, employee benefits and new work. Besides blog content, he also creates marketing materials, taglines and content for websites and case studies.