As part of its initiative to launch an environment-friendly mode of transportation, France is urging the drivers to switch their old cars for an e-bike. The offer comes with a $4,000 (€4,000) incentive.
There's a major increase in the rate of pollution across the French cities. The country sees this as a huge problem; that's why it came up with the idea that could alleviate this issue.
France Wants You to Use Electric Bicycle
In Europe, the usage rate of e-bikes is seen to be drastically growing in numbers each year. After all, cycling has been one of the most famous sports on the continent.
The Times previously reported that the French government is giving a €4,000 subsidy to those who want to ditch the traditional transport system and use e-bikes for a change.
The target of the incentives is those people who belong to the low-income bracket living in urban areas where low emissions of harmful air exist.
In case a person who wants to receive a subsidy belongs to a higher income level, he/she is set to receive a slashed incentive that matches their salary.
Most importantly, the opportunity to adapt to all-electric mobility will best benefit those drivers who want to stop using their polluting cars.
What's more, the e-bike incentive is even higher in some cities in the country. For instance, a €500 subsidy from Paris' Socialist-Green council is waiting for those who want to buy an electric bicycle.
France is Pushing For Greener Means of Transportation
France has been keen on its plan to slowly eradicate traditional cars on the modern roads by offering environmentally-friendly substitutes for them which in this case are the electric/foldable bikes.
According to Electrek's article, the country aims to prioritize the country-wide adoption of e-bikes to help residents embrace the environment even better.
Additionally, the use of electric pedal bikes will hasten deliveries and promote efficiency when it comes to cargo delivery services.
As per Paris city Mayor Anne Hidalgo, the place has become a favorable destination for cyclists and other visitors thanks to the use of e-bikes.
As part of the plan to embrace its usage, the city has been creating special lanes for the bikers. They also constructed several pedestrian streets and sidewalks for the passerby.
Furthermore, France also sees a ban on cars, most commonly happening in downtown areas. This move is launched to combat the road traffic in the urban regions.
The Rest of the World is Catching Up With France
Aside from France, other countries have been granting incentives to citizens who want to start using e-bikes instead of cars.
In Belgium, there's a €0.25 incentive ($0.45 per mile) per kilometer for people who will drive to work using an electric bicycle.
Other countries, including the United Kingdom (UK) and The Netherlands, also joined the green movement in the streets by offering e-bike incentives to residents and cyclists.
Speaking of an environment-friendly e-bike, Tech Times wrote last week that Hummingbird released a plant-based electric bicycle called the Flax folding e-bike.
Aside from its sustainable design, thanks to flax fiber, it's very lightweight to carry. You can carry it on a bus if you want to commute back home.
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Written by Joseph Henry
