Cargo Bike Incentives or Promotions Near You?

[Bike Shop Girl]

Let's talk about the good things in the world. Who has exciting cargo bike incentives, loaners, libraries, and other things happening where they are?

 

[linnefaulk]

The City of Tampa has done several rounds of vouchers. Unfortunately, I live just north of the city. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[LauraGMitchell]

I'm launching a cargo bike lending library in Minneapolis! https://mplscargobikelibrary.com/

The reception has been wild! I started sharing with folks locally yesterday and already have 3 meetings with folks who want to replicate a version of it in their neighborhood.

 

[rik]

Massachusetts just launched its new state-wide e-bike voucher program that provides either $800 or $1200 toward any Class 1 or Class 2 ebike priced $5,000 or less (or an adaptive ebike up to $8,500) at participating bike shops. Vouchers are income-restricted and done by lottery.

Only a few of the participating shops appear to stock cargo bike brands - notably, Bicycle Belle, Casa Bikes, and Wheelworks - all in the Boston metro area.

 

[Barb Schwendtner]

VT has a $400 -$800 incentive program for e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, and adaptive e-bikes. Unfortunately it is out of money. Some money may trickle back in from folks that did not complete their purchase within 60 days, or if some is added via the budget. When it had money, you could get a pre-paid debit card accepted at most bike shops, rather than having to pay and wait for a rebate. https://www.driveelectricvt.com/shopping/incentives/e-bikes Also, check with your electric company, you may be able to get a couple hundred bucks back there.