I think we’re both on the same page - I would love if there were similar federal programs for low-income people to get scooters/e-bikes just like we have for cell phones right now, since it’s kind of required to get to work in most metropolitan areas and most cities don’t have good transit options.
All I was saying before is that if they straight up never have more than $50 to their name, they’re going to pay $7 a day as opposed to $30 a week, which would be more cost effective.
We can agree to disagree on what’s easier to afford (higher monthly vs lower daily), but I would absolutely love to see better programs to make micromobility more accessible to low-income families and individuals.
It’s not like giving someone a car (re: cost, both ongoing and up front), so I think governments should explore this.
And hell, while they are at it, expand on incentive programs for everyone who wants to replace their car with a bike, e-bike, e-scooter, or anything else. It’ll save taxpayers a ton of money in the long-term.
I think we’re both on the same page - I would love if there were similar federal programs for low-income people to get scooters/e-bikes just like we have for cell phones right now, since it’s kind of required to get to work in most metropolitan areas and most cities don’t have good transit options.
All I was saying before is that if they straight up never have more than $50 to their name, they’re going to pay $7 a day as opposed to $30 a week, which would be more cost effective.
For sure on the same page overall.
We can agree to disagree on what’s easier to afford (higher monthly vs lower daily), but I would absolutely love to see better programs to make micromobility more accessible to low-income families and individuals.
It’s not like giving someone a car (re: cost, both ongoing and up front), so I think governments should explore this.
And hell, while they are at it, expand on incentive programs for everyone who wants to replace their car with a bike, e-bike, e-scooter, or anything else. It’ll save taxpayers a ton of money in the long-term.