FOX 29's Lauren Dugan reports on a West Philadelphia non-profit that is loaning bikes to essential workers so they can avoid public transportation WEST PHILADELPHIA - Reduced service on buses, trains, and trolleys has made it challenging for essential workers to get to work.
In addition to safety concerns about the lack of social distancing. In response, a West Philadelphia non profit is collecting and refurbishing old bikes, and getting them into the hands of essential workers for free. “Folks that work in urban farms have reached out,” said Jessica Waters, the Executive Director of Neighborhood Bike Works. “We’ve also had some healthcare workers, a lot of grocery store employees, pharmacy employees.” Neighborhood Bike Works has already