Low-income Californians can apply for vouchers on Dec. 18 to cover the costs of an e-bike and accessories.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California wants to help people get out of their cars and into greener modes of transportation as the state transitions to a zero-emissions future.
To help with the transition, the state has launched an e-bike incentive program to help low-income Californians purchase e-bikes.
Vouchers will be available in a two-tier system based on income. People earning a gross annual income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) would be eligible for a $1,750 voucher.
People earning below 225% of the FPL or living in certain low-income communities will receive a $2,000 voucher.
Kendra Ramsey with the California Bicycle Coalition says the total is about $31 million. About $3 million will be distributed amongst 1,500 vouchers during the first application window.
Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis, with specific funding set aside for those in need. Applications will open Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.Ramsey encourages people to sign on right at 6 p.m. in order to access the application as soon as possible.“It will be like buying Taylor Swift tickets,” she said.Once their application is approved, they will receive the voucher. However, a voucher cannot reimburse purchases. All purchases must also be made through participating retail shops. The program’s locator tool can help people find a shop.Vouchers must be used within 45 days, but people can also request an extension of 45 additional days.Vouchers can be used to purchase class 1, 2, […]
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