Columbus Launches E-Bike Rebate Program

Columbus, Ohio is the latest city to launch an e-bike incentive program as one way to encourage greener, more affordable transportation alternatives.

According to an article by Tyler Buchanan in Axios, “Columbus is investing $250,000 in rebates for e-bike purchases from local bicycle shops,” with rebates available to residents with annual income levels up to $150,000.

Local cyclists support the rebate, but “want to see Columbus take additional steps toward becoming a bike-friendly city.” Trevin Flickinger, a local e-bike rider, notes that “If we don't have the necessary, safe bike infrastructure across the city for folks, then the program is going to be a lot less effective than it can be.”

The city is also offering free one-year memberships to its bike share program, CoGo.

Unlike non-motorized bikes, e-bikes can open up bicycling to a much broader range of ages and abilities and, in the case of cargo bikes, offer a convenient way to carry children or groceries.