Several U.S. cities, including Salt Lake City, St. Louis Park, and Portland, are offering up to $1,300 rebates for e-bike purchases to promote cleaner transportation and reduce traffic and pollution.
Up to $1,300 E-Bike Rebates – Which U.S. Cities Are Offering Incentives for Cleaner Transportation?
According to the report of Marca, some U.S. cities are offering up to $1,300 for people who buy e-bikes to help make transportation cleaner and meet Net Zero goals. In Salt Lake City, Utah; St. Louis Park, Minnesota; and Portland, Oregon, residents can get these rebates, which vary based on where they live and what they buy. This plan aims to cut traffic, pollution, and carbon emissions, giving city residents a cheaper way to get around.
Finance expert Kevin Thompson says this plan can reduce traffic accidents and lower insurance costs. It also offers an affordable option for those who usually use public transportation. In Minnesota, the rebate started on July 2, 2024, and residents must have filed their taxes by December 31, 2022, and meet income requirements. In Portland, a similar program will start in the summer of 2025, targeting low and middle-income earners.
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$1,300 Rebates Up for Grabs: US Cities Incentivize E-Bike Adoption for Sustainable Transportation (PHOTO: Axios)
Salt Lake City Offers Up to $1,300 E-Bike Rebates for Sustainable Transportation
People in Salt Lake City can get up to $1,300 by buying e-bikes from specific stores and applying through a city lottery system. E-bikes, which cost between $2,000 and $5,000, provide an eco-friendly way to travel. Extra money is available for accessories like helmets and lights. This initiative helps promote sustainable transportation and tackles environmental and economic issues.
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