Tern deploys ebike to Deliveroo riders

Urban transportation specialist Tern says its GSD utility ebike will help Deliveroo riders deliver meals faster to customers. The bike’s 200km range is intended to allow the UK delivery service company to expand its radius. Deliveroo says riders will be able to short-cut city traf c and parking issues, the company says. The Tern GSD can carry up to 400lb of cargo and features a specially-designed frame and a Bosch-powered electric drive system.
October 3, 2018 Read time: 1 min

Urban transportation specialist 7781 Tern says its GSD utility ebike will help Deliveroo riders deliver meals faster to customers. The bike’s 200km range is intended to allow the UK delivery service company to expand its radius.

Deliveroo says riders will be able to short-cut city traf c and parking issues, the company says.

The Tern GSD can carry up to 400lb of cargo and features a specially-designed frame and a Bosch-powered electric drive system.

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