Edmonton is backpedaling on its rebate program launched in early June to help people pay for electric bicycles. City council voted 10-3 Monday to put the $100,000 program on hold for 2021-22. As part of the Electric Vehicle Charger and Electric Bike Rebate program, Edmonton residents were eligible for a 30 per cent subsidy on the price of an e-bike to a maximum of $750. https://t.co/RiY95OiuwM —@ryan_batty He questioned the decision to spend millions on cutting grass, "but we can't spend $50,000 on an e-bike program that takes congestion off the roads, that helps people be more mobile, that helps seniors?" The city launched the program in early June as part of the city's strategy to transition to a low-carbon future.

Source: CBC News June 30, 2020 00:44 UTC