Atlanta residents looking for a new set of wheels might be in luck.
The Atlanta City Council allocated $1 million to an equity-focused e-bike rebate program on Jan. 5 that is aimed at increasing access to e-bikes for residents who might find the cost a barrier to purchasing.
75% of rebates are earmarked for residents who earn $54,000 per year or less — that’s 80% of the Atlanta region’s median household income. They can receive a $1,500 rebate for a standard e-bike and $2,000 dollars for a cargo e-bike, whereas rebates for other residents are $500 for a standard e-bike and $1,000 for a cargo e-bike.
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