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Teens Are Sticking With E-Bikes Even When They’re Old Enough to Drive (www.wsj.com)

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Kids find independence from their parents without the costs of driving, though safety risks remain

Teens are taking to suburban streets across the U.S. while skipping a classic rite of passage: driving a car.

Instead, their families are spending as much as $3,000 on electric bicycles, the battery-powered vehicles that offer the convenience of traditional bikes without the sweat or strain that comes with unassisted pedaling.

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[–] Nouveau_Burnswick 40 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Instead, their families are spending as much as $3,000 on electric bicycles

Or 1/10th the purchase price of a car, let alone upkeep costs.

[–] Manifish_Destiny 16 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah unless it's a junker, price is still significantly better. At least in the US. Not to mention insurance and gas.