Atlanta program to offer residents up to $2,000 in rebates on e-bikes

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A man rides an electric bike in Times Square on February 21, 2023 in New York. (Photo by Leonardo Munoz/VIEWpress via Getty Images)

ATLANTA – Atlanta city residents who want to hit the streets on two wheels will have a new incentive to get an electric bike starting this weekend.

The city and Atlanta Regional Commission are partnering on an e-bike rebate program designed to make bikes more affordable for moderate- and low-income residents.

The city agreed to invest $1 million in the program, which will begin accepting applications June 16 and run through June 23.

“This groundbreaking e-bike rebate program has transformative potential for the City of Atlanta and the entire region,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “The program will help reduce the number of vehicles on our roads, clean our air and provide people with a cost-effective way to get around town.”

Applicants must be residents of the City of Atlanta and be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Officials say about 75% of the rebates will be reserved for residents with incomes at or below 80% of Atlanta’s median household income, or about $54,000 a year.

“E-bikes are truly a game changer, giving people access to an affordable transportation option for short trips that would otherwise require a car,” said Anna Roach, executive director and CEO of the Atlanta Regional Commission. “The Atlanta e-bike rebate program puts e-bikes within reach of everyone, regardless of income or zip code.”

The minimum rebate is $500 for a standard e-bike and $2,000 for a cargo e-bike.

Discounts will be limited to one per resident and bikes must be purchased from a local bike store.

Officials estimate that about 800 to 1,000 e-bikes will be purchased through the rebate program.

To learn more about the program, visit the Atlanta Regional Commission website.