In Scotland, Nigel Carter collected 500 bicycles to send to Sudan, for people who need access to cheap transportation. However, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency blocked the shipment after an inspector deemed the bikes unfit for use due to minor repairs needed such as rust, broken brake cables, and chains that required oiling. Despite Carter’s assurance that the charity in Sudan was aware of the condition of the bikes, they may end up being scrapped if they cannot be shipped.
The article Brickbat: Not Good Enough To Give Away was originally published on Reason.com.
