Rewards for 'green' journeys in London

People are to be rewarded with offers and discounts for making journeys in London on foot or by bicycle.

The scheme aims to get more people walking and cycling in the capital to improve their health, cut pollution and ease congestion.

It will use smartphone technology to record the relevant journeys and award points which will be redeemable against a range of offers and discounts.

The initiative, which is free to join, will be launched in the spring.

Recyclebank and Transport for London (TfL), which are behind the scheme, said it will be tested out from the end of the year.