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Caroline Shaw, Associate Professor in Public Health, University of Otago

E-bikes for everyone: 3 NZ trials show people will make the switch – with the right support

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Anyone who uses city roads will know e-bikes have become increasingly popular in Aotearoa New Zealand. But we also know rising e-bike sales have been predominantly driven by financially well-off households.

The question now is, can e-biking be accepted and embraced by people and communities where it is currently not happening? Three pilot programmes from around the country have now given us cause for optimism.

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