GOOGLE IRELAND BIKE TO WORK SCHEME GUIDE
Comprehensive Cycle to Work Scheme guide for Google employees across Gordon House, Barrow Street, Montevetro, and Bolands Mills. Save up to 52% on a high-performance electric bike or longtail cargo bike with instant on-page quotation generation.
How Google Ireland Employees Benefit Under the Scheme
Google Ireland provides an established Cycle to Work benefit for team members based across Barrow Street and the Dublin Docklands. Through a salary sacrifice agreement, you purchase a qualifying electric bicycle and safety accessories completely pre-tax. Employees in the higher tax band save up to 52% through Income Tax, PRSI, and USC relief deducted over 12 equal monthly payroll cycles.
Commute Breakdown: Dundrum to Google Barrow Street
Commuting from Dundrum and South Dublin into Grand Canal Dock is one of Dublin's most popular cycle corridors via the Dodder and Grand Canal greenways:
| Commute Mode | Door-to-Door Time | Reliability & Delays | Daily Cost | Annual Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifty Pedelec E-Bike | 24 mins (8.1 km) | Grand Canal greenway; zero traffic lights or delays | ~€0.16 electricity | Reclaim 195 hrs & keep ~€2,700 |
| Private Car (Petrol/Diesel) | 45 to 65 mins peak | Heavy delays via Ranelagh, Donnybrook & Grand Canal | €15.50 (Fuel + Docklands parking) | Over €3,500/yr in motoring costs |
| Luas Green Line + Walk | 35 to 45 mins | Crowded morning trams and 12-min walk from Charlemont | €4.00 (Luas return fare) | ~€920/yr transit expense |
Step-by-Step Application Workflow for Google Staff
- Select Your E-Bike: Browse qualifying pedelecs or cargo bikes on Lifty Electric. Choose your battery size and accessories.
- Download Official PDF Quote: Use our calculator to generate your employer-ready PDF quotation formatted for Irish Revenue and corporate benefit providers.
- Submit via Benefits Portal: Upload the quotation into your corporate benefits portal (e.g. TravelHub or Cyclescheme.ie), or forward to your scheme coordinator.
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Email Proof of Payment / Voucher: Once your voucher or payment confirmation is issued, email hello@lifty.co with:
- Full Name
- Model of E-Bike Selected
- Payment Type / Proof (Bank transfer receipt screenshot or official e-voucher certificate)
- Assembly & Handover: Our Dublin workshop completes a multi-point PDI safety inspection before collection at 157 Capel Street or nationwide delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions: Google Ireland Cycle to Work
Which benefits portals are supported for Google staff?
We accept all major portals used by Google Ireland, including TravelHub, HubEx, and Cyclescheme.ie. Once your certificate is issued, simply email it to hello@lifty.co with your full name and bike model so our workshop can begin preparation.
Can I store my e-bike safely on the Google Dublin campus?
Yes. Google's Dublin offices feature secure badge-access cycle parking and charging points. We recommend including a Sold Secure Gold D-lock and optional Stage 2 IPX6 weatherproofing on your quotation.
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