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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

See, where this falls apart is in believing that someone buying a new SUV would buy a scooter instead, if only it was cheaper. Most of them do not want a scooter, or a bicycle, even if it propels itself.

I disagree, because nearly every cyclist I've ever met are also drivers, and they'd rather bike around the community for errands or to commute, than drive. We nearly all started as drivers first.

But still, e-mobility rebate programs are wildly popular when they are offered.

At the very least, e-mobility rebates make transportation more equitable and accessible, but at a fraction of the cost of subsidizing more cars.

But I do stand corrected. It seems that B.C and the Yukon have offered e-bike rebates in the past.

The one in the Yukon was really popular, and did get people to switch from cars to bikes.