Can bike leasing be used multimodally? Absolutely. Here’s how to do it.

Can bike leasing be used multimodally? Absolutely. Here’s how to do it.

Mobility today is no longer an either-or story. Not car or bike. Not train or working from home. But a smart mix, aligned with the reality of your employees.

And that is exactly where employer bike leasing shines.

Because yes, bike leasing fits perfectly into a multimodal mobility approach. More than that, it is often the missing link in a modern mobility policy. 🚲➕🚆🚗

In this blog, we explain what multimodal mobility really means, how bike leasing fits into it, which combinations are most common, and why this is such a strong move for employers.

What is multimodal mobility?

Multimodal mobility means that employees combine multiple modes of transport, depending on their route, workday, or location.

A typical workweek often looks like this today: one day working from home, another day taking the train to Brussels, then cycling to the office, or driving to a client. On Friday, maybe just a quick stop at the office by bike.

One fixed mode of transport is no longer enough.

Multimodal mobility responds to this by offering choice and flexibility, instead of locking everything into a single solution.

Where does bike leasing fit into a multimodal mobility policy?

Bike leasing is not a competitor to other transport options. It is a complement.

A leased bike can be perfectly used as:

• a link between home and the train station
• an alternative to short car trips
• a complement to a company car
• part of the mobility budget

That flexibility is exactly what makes bike leasing so attractive for employers who want to invest in sustainable mobility without rigid rules or one-size-fits-all solutions.

Multimodal bike leasing in practice

Bike plus public transport

This is one of the most common and efficient combinations.

Employees use their leased bike for the first and last part of their commute, for example from home to the station and from the station to the office. Especially with folding bikes, compact e-bikes, or lightweight city bikes, this is an easy choice. The bike goes on the train or is safely stored indoors.

For employers, this delivers clear benefits:

• less parking pressure
• better office accessibility
• lower mobility costs
• more sustainable commuting

💡 This combination works particularly well in urban areas such as Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent.

Bike plus company car

A question that often comes up in HR is: “Can an employee have a leased bike next to a company car?”

The short answer is often yes, as long as the rules are clear.

In practice, many employees combine a company car for longer distances or client visits with a leased bike for commuting on cycling days, short trips, or city travel. This fits perfectly into a realistic mobility policy.

The impact is often positive. Employees leave their car parked more often for short trips, experience less stress, save time, and move more. That has a clear effect on well-being and work-life balance.

It is important to clearly define this combination in your bike policy. Think about agreements on commuting use, bike allowances, and how bike and car coexist.

💡 Need help setting up your bike policy?

• How to create a bike policy for bike leasing: 6 practical tips
• Download our bike policy template here

Bike leasing within the mobility budget

Bike leasing also fits perfectly within the mobility budget.

In many organizations, the leased bike is included in pillar 2, alongside public transport, shared mobility, electric scooters, or smaller and electric cars. Bike leasing becomes a building block in a broader mobility strategy, rather than a standalone benefit.

For employers, this means more flexibility, better use of the mobility budget, and a clear focus on sustainable mobility. For employees, it means choice, customization, and mobility that evolves with their life.

💡 Read more about the mobility budget:

• Mobility budget and bike leasing: Update and rules for 2026
• Mobility budget for everyone! with Pieter Nobels, former Reward Services Director at PWC Belgium
• Mobility budget from A to Z with Audrey Stampaert, former co-founder and head of growth at Mbrella

Why is multimodal bike leasing interesting for employers?

A multimodal approach with bike leasing offers clear advantages.

1. More choice for employees

Not everyone lives the same distance from work. Not everyone comes to the office every day. By using bike leasing multimodally, you respect individual differences between employees.

2. Higher usage

A bike that is combined with other transport options is used more often. That increases the impact of your mobility investment.

3. A strong lever for sustainable mobility

You encourage cycling without forcing employees into a rigid framework. That works better than obligations.

4. Perfect fit for hybrid work models

Multimodal mobility aligns perfectly with hybrid work and flexible schedules.

What should employers take into account?

Multimodal bike leasing works best within a clear framework.

Keep in mind:

• your bike policy
• sector-level or collective agreements
• the combination with company cars
• the setup of the mobility budget

Important to note: there is no copy-paste solution. The right combinations must fit your organization.

💡 Good news: with a clear policy and the right partner, this is perfectly manageable and easy for HR. Contact us below for more info.

Conclusion: bike leasing as a smart connector, not a standalone benefit

Bike leasing is not an all-or-nothing solution. It is a flexible and scalable mobility option that fits perfectly into a multimodal strategy.

Thinking multimodally leads to more flexibility, higher usage, happier employees, and greater impact on sustainable mobility.

And bike leasing? It is often the link in the bike chain that brings everything together.

Using bike leasing multimodally in your organization?

Want to know which combinations are possible in your sector, how to combine bike leasing with company cars or the mobility budget, and how to set this up in a practical and tax-compliant way?

👉 Contact us and we will explore together how bike leasing fits into your mobility policy.