City of Atlanta offering rebate on purchase of electric bike

The Atlanta Regional Commission, Propel ATL and the City of Atlanta have partnered to develop an innovative program to reduce traffic and increase electric bike use throughout the region.

City of Atlanta residents 18 years or older may apply for a rebate on a purchase of standard or cargo e-bike sold at local bicycle shops.

The Atlanta e-bike rebates range from $500 to $2,000, based on the applicant’s income and the type of e-bike requested. City officials said there may be additional rebates offered, depending on available funding.

“This is an outstanding program to encourage people to get out of their cars and discover the fun and convenience of an e-bike,” said Eric Hunger, owner of ElectroBike Georgia . “The first round of rebates has been distributed, so we are welcoming customers eager to see what all the e-bike buzz is about. We expect additional rounds of rebates to follow.”

“I hope other communities will see what Atlanta is doing and launch e-bike rebate programs of their own,” said Bruce Riggs, CEO of California-based Monday Motorbikes . “Atlanta is ideally positioned for a program of this kind since the Beltline provides a scenic, car-free means of moving through the city, and more and more bicycle lanes are being added to roads. Monday Motorbikes offers a variety of e-bikes at ElectroBike Georgia, from affordable commuter bikes, folding bikes, and fully electric mountain bikes to manage trails from the Atlanta Beltline to Jekyll Island.  With the rebates, it’s never been a better time to incorporate e-bike travel into your recreational life or daily commute.”

“Atlanta is known for its heat, hills and traffic,” said Hunger, whose shop on Sampson Street at the BeltLine offers more than 20 e-bike models. “We can’t do much about the hot weather, but an e-bike is a great solution to vehicle congestion and traversing our many hills.”

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