New study says ebikes are transforming urban mobility and cities need to get onboard

A new study has suggested that cities need to take into account the rapid growth and serious potential of electric bikes in moving people.

“E-bikes should be at the core of planning, along with other forms of active mobilities and public transport, as they are a readily available way to foster decarbonisation of transport,” says the study conducted by the University of Lausanne.

According to the study, e-bike sales in the European Union skyrocketed from 2009 to 2021, reaching a staggering 5.1 million units. Switzerland stands out as a hotspot for e-bike adoption, with a market penetration rate among the highest in the world.

As the study highlights, e-bikes boast a low ecological footprint, making them environmentally superior to buses, cars, and other motorized vehicles. Furthermore, e-bikes encourage physical activity, bridging the gap between sedentary lifestyles and active mobility.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/23800127.2024.2332006?needAccess=true

Source – Association of Cycle Traders UK