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NYC DOT E-Bike Charging Pilot is a Success as City Plans More

"The goal should be to increase e-bike usage and to make sure battery charging and storage is done outside of dangerous areas," one charging advocate said.

November 25, 2024

The Instacart Loophole: Workers Are Not Covered By Minimum Wage

Recently arrived immigrants from Africa are turning to Instacart with few other options for work.

November 14, 2024

Friday Video: Commute with Dylan in Boston

"E-bikes are a thing," says one disabled Bostonian, as they show off how easy it is to get around without a car if a city provides the right infrastructure.

October 18, 2024

Hoboken Pol: E-Bike Registration Not Working

“This ‘take a test wear a vest’ idea is proving to be not super effective at the moment,” said the Council member.

October 17, 2024

What Happens to E-Bikes and E-Scooters In NYC? They’re Fish Food

A green group has pulled 410 scooters and e-bikes out of the Bronx River since July 2023. What the hell?!

September 13, 2024

What the Heck is Going on With the California E-Bike Incentive Program?

The program's launch has been delayed for two years, and currently "there is no specific timeline" for it. Plus the administrator, Pedal Ahead, is getting dragged, but details are vague.

July 26, 2024

New Law Would Ensure The Bike Revolution is American-Made

On-shoring the bike manufacturing industry isn't just good for the national economy, a top congressman argues — it's also good for ending car dependency.

June 11, 2024

OPINION: Reject New Jersey’s Misguided War on E-Bikes

A new bill in New Jersey would make owning an e-bike as costly as buying a new vehicle every single year.

May 28, 2024

Opinion: The Case for Federal E-Bike Regulations

Do we need one unifying standard to regulate e-bikes, rather than a patchwork of state and local rules?

May 15, 2024

‘You’re Getting an E-Bike!’ Colorado Plays Oprah with Rebates

“Four-hundred-and-fifty dollars is a generous tax credit that's enough to encourage people to open the door to what electric bikes can bring," said one advocate.

April 8, 2024