Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates.“From helping people get fit and healthy and lowering their risk of illness, to improving air quality and cutting congestion, cycling and walking have a huge role to play in tackling some of the biggest health and environmental challenges that we face,” prime minister Boris Johnson said.Want to discuss real-world problems, be involved in the most engaging discussions and hear from the journalists? The trust will refund the bike owner on behalf of the government on a weekly basis.“Previously, we announced the introduction of a scheme to bring bicycles back into a roadworthy condition, relieving the pressure on public transport and improving the nation’s health,” Shapps said. The Fix your Bike Voucher Scheme allows Brits to claim a voucher worth up to £50 towards the cost of repairing their bike. There are a limited number of vouchers available and only two bike vouchers can be claimed per household and only one voucher can be used per bike.It is hoped the scheme will encourage more people to embrace cycling, boost the number of commuting and leisure trips, and promote an alternative to public transport, while social distancing measures are in place.Vouchers can only be used with bike repair businesses that are registered for the scheme, so make sure you check with your local shop first.Major cycle retailers that have signed up to the scheme so far include Evans and Halfords.Once you have claimed your voucher, you can take your bike in to your chosen repairer to be fixed, using the voucher to cover up to £50 of the total cost of the repairs needed.Anyone living in England who has a bike that needs repairing is eligible for a £50 voucher.Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate?The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Available from next month, the scheme will help up to half a million people drag bikes out of retirement, speed up the cycling revolution and help individuals become fitter and healthier and reducing air pollution, which remains a hidden killer.”Once you’ve booked a slot, the Halfords mechanic will carry out a free 32-point check and will diagnose any faults or repairs needed. He said that would help in “speeding up the cycling revolution, helping individuals become fitter and healthier, and reducing air pollution, which remains a hidden killer. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.The Fix your Bike Voucher Scheme has been set up to encourage more people to embrace cycling, boost the number of commuting and leisure trips.How to apply to participate if you are a bike repairer.A full list of terms and conditions and eligibility criteria is provided when you register.Bike repairers must be located in England.Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. The bike owner will then apply for a voucher, then when they take their bike in to be fixed they will use the voucher towards the cost.Evans says it has expended its team of mechanics by 32 per cent in anticipation of the new scheme, with four dedicated bike-building hubs being set-up to ease the burden on their regular workshops.You can then claim the cost of the discount (up to £50 per bike) back through the Energy Saving Trust website.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said during the daily coronavirus briefing that public transport will see at best a fifth of its usual travellers in the immediate aftermath of lockdown easing and a gradual return to normality.The UK government has provided more details on a bike voucher system to help increase the number of two-wheeled journeys in light of the coronavirus pandemic.The Energy Saving Trust will refund you on behalf of the government on a weekly basis.Evans Cycles and Halfords have both confirmed they are taking part in the scheme.When the system is up and running bike owners will be able to find a participating bike shop via the Energy Saving Trust website and can then apply for a voucher.Members of the public will be able to apply for the vouchers “in the coming weeks,” the government said.Bike shops must be in possession of a valid public liability insurance with a minimum cover of £2million to be eligible, with a full list of terms and conditions available when registering.Up to half a million £50 vouchers will be provided to help people get their bicycles repaired in a move the government hopes will also improve the public’s fitness and reduce air pollution.Bike repair businesses have registered to take part in the scheme if they meet the eligibility requirements (including holding £2 million public liability insurance).You can then take your bike in to be fixed, using the voucher towards the cost. Long-awaited detail of the Government’s £50 bike repair voucher scheme has broken cover. But what difference will it make in places where people don't already cycle? It will run until the number of allocated vouchers run out.