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There are two big things that draw people to e-bikes: price and ease. An e-bike gives you some of the benefits of a car, like showing up to work without being sweaty, without anywhere near the cost of a car. While a great commuter bike goes for $2000+, that’s basically the only cost. There are no fuel costs, very little maintenance, and no insurance. Add in that an e-bike can often zip through and around traffic in cities, and for many people it’s the clear winner.
But, there’s always some Karen or other who can’t leave things alone. Streetsblog has a great post outlining some of the really dumb things that New Jersey is considering doing, and among them is a law that, if passed, would require insurance for micromobility, despite such insurance coverage having big legal problems…
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