Thousands sign up for Atlanta e-bike rebate program – WABE

Thousands of people have applied to the city of Atlanta for the e-bike rebate program, with the first round of rebates expected to roll out July 15.

In Tuesday’s “Closer Look” with Rose Scott, Roz Tucker of the Atlanta Regional Commission shares demographics and more information about who is taking advantage of the discounts.

Michelle Dunbar, owner of Clutch Bicycle Shop, also joins us to provide a shop owner’s perspective and discuss the rise of e-bikes and how the rebate program works.