{"id":24356,"date":"2026-01-16T10:08:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T02:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/?p=24356"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T02:59:27","slug":"people-get-paid-to-ride-to-work-in-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2026\/01\/16\/people-get-paid-to-ride-to-work-in-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"People Get Paid To Cycle To Work In Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s been going on since 2023 and it has to be one of the best ideas of all time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Belgium has one of the most effective cycle-to-work incentive schemes in the world, known as the <em><strong>fietsvergoeding<\/strong><\/em> (bicycle allowance). It pays employees for every kilometre they ride to and from work, turning daily commuting into a pretty decent income boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the current system, workers can receive up to <strong>\u20ac0.35 per kilometre<\/strong>, tax-free. That means someone riding 10km each way earns about \u20ac7 per working day, which can add up to more than<strong> \u20ac1,500 a year<\/strong> without paying any income tax. The payment is made by employers, but it is fully exempt from taxes and social charges, so companies are encouraged to offer it as part of salary packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"978\" data-attachment-id=\"24367\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2026\/01\/16\/people-get-paid-to-ride-to-work-in-belgium\/screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10-04-03-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.03-AM.png?fit=766%2C978&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"766,978\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.03-AM.png?w=766&amp;ssl=1 766w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.03-AM.png?resize=235%2C300&amp;ssl=1 235w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.03-AM.png?resize=117%2C150&amp;ssl=1 117w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.03-AM.png?resize=9%2C12&amp;ssl=1 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"24368\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2026\/01\/16\/people-get-paid-to-ride-to-work-in-belgium\/screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10-04-42-am\/\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.42-AM.png?resize=773%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.42-AM.png?resize=773%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 773w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.42-AM.png?resize=227%2C300&amp;ssl=1 227w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.42-AM.png?resize=113%2C150&amp;ssl=1 113w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.42-AM.png?resize=768%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.42-AM.png?resize=9%2C12&amp;ssl=1 9w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.42-AM.png?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.42-AM.png?w=784&amp;ssl=1 784w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can you ride more than that?<\/strong> Yep:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to the per-kilometre rate, there\u2019s a <strong>yearly cap<\/strong> on the total amount that can be received tax-free. For the 2025 income year, this annual ceiling is <strong>\u20ac3,610<\/strong> per employee per year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a cyclist earns more than that threshold in a year, only the amount up to the cap remains tax-free; any <strong>excess is treated as taxable income<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So while you can keep accumulating kilometres, the tax-free benefit is limited to about \u20ac3,610 annually at current indexed rates, and anything above that is subject to tax and social security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme applies to almost every type of bike, including regular bicycles, e-bikes, speed pedelecs, cargo bikes and folding bikes. It doesn\u2019t matter whether the bike is owned by the employee or provided by the company. Workers only receive the allowance for the days they actually cycle, making it flexible and fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, the bicycle allowance can also be combined with train passes, company cars or bike-leasing schemes. By making cycling financially attractive, Belgium has successfully turned commuting into a healthier, cleaner and cheaper option for both workers and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"1014\" data-attachment-id=\"24365\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2026\/01\/16\/people-get-paid-to-ride-to-work-in-belgium\/screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10-04-54-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.54-AM.png?fit=770%2C1014&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"770,1014\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-01-16 at 10.04.54 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.54-AM.png?fit=770%2C1014&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.54-AM.png?resize=770%2C1014&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.54-AM.png?w=770&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.54-AM.png?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.54-AM.png?resize=114%2C150&amp;ssl=1 114w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.54-AM.png?resize=768%2C1011&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.04.54-AM.png?resize=9%2C12&amp;ssl=1 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One <strong>Reddit user from Belgium <\/strong>had this to say regarding the scheme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8216;My commute is 17km one way, half an hour with a speedpedelec. Did 147 days by bike last year which comes to a little over 1300\u20ac net. From the top of my head i know at least 2 colleagues who have a comparable or higher amount. I suspect this is common at all employers who offer a bike lease program.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another, <strong>666Narsil said<\/strong>: &#8216;<em>My commute is around 100km. No matter the weather. Couldn\u2019t live without this exercise. 11.000km total in 2024. Around 2.700\u20ac earned as our company doesn\u2019t give 35c (yet). On a lease bike. Regular cleaning and replacements are required. It\u2019s best to become (half) a bike technician if you want to do this.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8216;It\u2019s one of the few ways to earn (nearly) tax-free in Belgium. Highly recommended. But you need steel nerves sometimes in traffic. I hope the bike survives 3 years of lease!&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s the benefit for the government and wider society?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Belgian government gains several clear gains from the fietsvergoeding, beyond just making workers happy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower healthcare costs<\/strong> \u2013 More people cycling means better cardiovascular health, fewer obesity-related illnesses, and fewer sick days, which reduces strain on the national health system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced traffic congestion<\/strong> \u2013 Fewer cars on the road during peak hours means less congestion, lower road maintenance costs, and fewer accidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental benefits<\/strong> \u2013 Every kilometre cycled instead of driven reduces CO\u2082 emissions and air pollution, helping Belgium meet climate and air-quality targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax efficiency<\/strong> \u2013 The allowance is <strong>tax-exempt<\/strong> for the worker but still runs through the formal payroll system, encouraging legal employment and reporting while promoting sustainable commuting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boost to local economy<\/strong> \u2013 People spend money on bikes, accessories, and maintenance, supporting small and medium businesses in the cycling sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural and social shift<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging cycling normalizes active transport, which can influence urban planning, public transport integration, and long-term sustainability policies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, the government pays a modest allowance per kilometre but benefits from healthier citizens, less congestion, lower pollution, and a more sustainable transport system, often saving far more than it spends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can people cheat though? Well, yes and no:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme is built on trust, but with employer and tax controls behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Belgium the fietsvergoeding is treated like any other work expense, so it <strong>runs through the employer\u2019s payroll<\/strong> and HR systems rather than being claimed directly from the government. That creates a few layers of protection against cheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most companies require employees to register their home\u2013work cycling distance (usually via HR software, a mobility platform, or a simple declaration form). That distance is based on the shortest reasonable cycling route, not whatever someone wants to claim. Once it\u2019s registered, it rarely changes unless the employee moves house or workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employees also have to <strong>declare which days they actually cycle<\/strong>. Some companies use apps or digital mobility platforms, while others rely on monthly self\u2011declarations signed by the worker. Because it\u2019s a formal payroll benefit, giving <strong>false information is treated as fraud<\/strong>, just like faking overtime or expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Belgian tax authorities can audit employers, and if abuse is found, both the company and the worker can face repayments, fines, or tax corrections. That risk keeps things honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So while it\u2019s not tracked by GPS, the system works because it\u2019s tied to payroll, legal declarations, and real financial penalties \u2014 not just goodwill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personally, I think this is a brilliant scheme and it really should be expanded around the world!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some folk are making over 3000 euro a year on this, add that in to the other benefits and it&#8217;s a brilliant scheme&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":40955418,"featured_media":24364,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","wpupg_custom_link":[],"wpupg_custom_link_behaviour":[],"wpupg_custom_link_nofollow":[],"wpupg_custom_image":[],"wpupg_custom_image_id":[],"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1676,159546164],"tags":[13821,5243,767233998,767234000,767234001],"class_list":["post-24356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycling","category-punkopinion","tag-belgium","tag-commuting","tag-cycle-to-work","tag-fietsvergoeding","tag-paid-to-commute"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-10.02.34-AM.png?fit=632%2C1064&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2OfoS-6kQ","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":11651,"url":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2021\/12\/30\/cranks-review-of-2021-part-1\/","url_meta":{"origin":24356,"position":0},"title":"ALAPHILIPPE ROCKS the WORLDS \/ REVIEW of 2021 Pt 1","author":"Lee Rodgers","date":"12\u6708 30, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Alaphilippe doubling up in remarkable style at the World's was a race we will never forget...","rel":"","context":"cycling","block_context":{"text":"cycling","link":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/category\/cycling\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ad560-screenshot-2021-12-30-at-14.19.10.png?fit=1115%2C602&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ad560-screenshot-2021-12-30-at-14.19.10.png?fit=1115%2C602&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ad560-screenshot-2021-12-30-at-14.19.10.png?fit=1115%2C602&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ad560-screenshot-2021-12-30-at-14.19.10.png?fit=1115%2C602&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ad560-screenshot-2021-12-30-at-14.19.10.png?fit=1115%2C602&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":8010,"url":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2021\/03\/12\/van-aert-van-der-poel-a-rivalry-for-the-ages\/","url_meta":{"origin":24356,"position":1},"title":"Van Aert &amp; Van Der Poel: A Rivalry for the Ages","author":"Lee Rodgers","date":"3\u6708 12, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Van Der Poel & Van Aert: an 18 year cycling rivalry, and counting.","rel":"","context":"classics","block_context":{"text":"classics","link":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/category\/classics\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9803f-smiles.jpg?fit=1200%2C799&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9803f-smiles.jpg?fit=1200%2C799&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9803f-smiles.jpg?fit=1200%2C799&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9803f-smiles.jpg?fit=1200%2C799&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crankpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9803f-smiles.jpg?fit=1200%2C799&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":5098,"url":"https:\/\/crankpunk.com\/ja\/2014\/11\/26\/the-classics-are-coming-get-yer-fix-with-these-great-little-videos\/","url_meta":{"origin":24356,"position":2},"title":"the Classics are coming! 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