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Re:France is paying car drivers nearly $4k to switch to an e... by j_leboulanger on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @12:11PM (#32581426)
But not paying car drivers that want to switch to a regular bike... (ie. non electric)
Re:France is paying car drivers nearly $4k to switch to an e... by KindOne on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @12:16PM (#32581528)
The article mentions regular (pedal) bikes are included.

"Pedal bicycles are also included in the generous incentive package, though e-bikes are contributing to one of the biggest jumps in cycling ever across Europe and much of the world."

Re:France is paying car drivers nearly $4k to switch to an e... by anonporridge on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @02:49PM (#32584003)
Fun fact, ebikes are actually MORE energy efficient than regular bikes, when you compare total calories expended on non assisted bikes to electricity + calories expended on ebikes.

Additionally, there's some evidence that ebike riders actually get MORE exercise on average than regular bike riders, because they ride much more regularly around the city for basic errands.