September 16, 2025
South Burnett residents – and visitors – with a disability have been unable to explore the South Burnett Rail Trail properly, but that’s all about to change!
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association (SBRTUA) has purchased an electric trishaw which will enable a “pilot” rider to take two people at a time along the trail.
Richard and Andrea Herklots, from Queensland supplier EveryBody eBikes, delivered the trishaw to Wondai on Tuesday morning.
The e-bike was designed in Newcastle, NSW, by Tribe Bikes.
Andrea congratulated the SBRTUA for supporting an Australian manufacturer ahead of imported products from Europe.
She said the trishaw was load-rated for two people and had a 250W motor. It can travel about 40km on one charge.
SBRTUA committee member Deputy Mayor Ros Heit said the trishaw would be stored at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery, which is located beside the rail trail.
The gallery also already has charging facilities for e-bikes.
However, before the trishaw can be put to use, the SBRTUA will form a local chapter of the international group, Cycling Without Age, which will cover insurance.
“Pilots” would also have to be trained to take people on the rides, which will be free.
The trishaw cost $9670 which was funded by the SBRTUA and Stanwell, which contributed $3000.
EveryBody eBikes also donated an e-bike which was raffled by the SBRTUA to raise funds.
