DC Launches New Round of E-Bike Rebates

District residents can apply for a subsidy of up to $1,500 to purchase e-bikes.

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January 17, 2025, 6:00 AM PST

By Diana Ionescu @aworkoffiction


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Washington, D.C. residents can soon apply for the District’s renewed e-bike incentive program, which offers vouchers of up to $1,500 to residents for e-bike purchases, reports Amber Anderson for WUSA9.

“Last year we helped 293 District residents purchase an e-bike, providing a viable option for transportation for those that might otherwise not have the means,” said District Department Of Transportation Director Sharon Kershbaum.

The application window opens on February 1 and closes on February 21.

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