School runs are done by bike in the Netherlands. In addition there are much more practical vehicles that farmers/builders/<insert_mobile_heavy_work_profession> use.
And just because its how your town does it in your country doesn't automatically make it the one best way for every one.
Edit: I wonder if this is because of how much of Scotland is used for grouse shooting - a pickup isn't going to be much good for transporting your pampered customers!
In the Netherlands, the bicycle is quite certainly one of the most practical options in practically every town.