In an effort to avoid paying higher gas prices at the pump, people in Vancouver and other cities in the Lower Mainland are increasingly choosing to use e-bikes and e-scooters.
The provincial car share service, Evo, says that it is noticing a spike in usage of its e-bikes and e-scooters.
“People are taking e-bikes and e-scooters and replacing their car trips, often for short trips around town,” explained Leanne Buhler, spokesperson for Evolve, the company’s bike share program.
“Our riders report that 60 per cent of them have made a choice to use an e-bike or e-scooter instead of a car for some of their trips.”
She adds that another 65 per cent of users say that having access to shared e-bikes and e-scooter options helps them be more physically active in their daily lives.
“It’s providing benefits on all fronts, saving money, reducing carbon emissions, and just being more active in their day-to-day.”
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With the spike in cyclists and e-scooter riders, she reminds everyone to be careful.
“There are other things that are really important for riding safely around town, like wearing a helmet, which is a law in B.C., wearing high visibility clothing, following the rules of the road, riding in those bike lanes and avoiding sidewalks and pedestrian areas.”
Due to the conflict in the Middle East and Iran, the prices for oil have skyrocketed around the globe.
A litre of regular is currently $2.16 at many gas stations across the Lower Mainland.