Bike advocacy group wants to broaden process for new Maine e-bike rebate program

MAINE PUBLIC • January 16, 2024

A bicycle advocacy group from Maine is disappointed about the limited scope and accessibility of a new state program offering rebates for the purchase of electric bikes (e-bikes). The pilot program run by Efficiency Maine takes an organizational approach to the rebates, issuing them to public housing agencies and other organizations that serve low-to moderate-income people. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine issued a statement saying the program should also offer the rebates directly to eligible individuals. $50,000 has been made available for the pilot program.