Fergus Ewing tries a new e-cargo bike with Claire Daly of Sustrans and Stuart Henderson from Transport Scotland.
Two new funds are being announced to encourage more people to start using electric bicycles, particularly for shorter journeys.
The Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund will have £500,000 available for interest-free loans of up to £3,000 to help individuals and businesses purchase e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. The E-bike Grant Fund will allocate £700,000 for local authorities, public sector agencies, community organisations, colleges and universities to encourage large-scale e-bike adoption. It is expected grants will fund e-bike pools, secure cycle parking and safety equipment.