PBS News Hour

Surging e-bike popularity creates regulatory challenges

The popularity of bikes with electric motors has soared recently, with U.S. sales topping $1.3 billion in 2022. But while e-bikes are being hailed as a more accessible mode of transportation, their introduction hasn’t been the smoothest ride. Ali Rogin speaks with Molly Hurford, who writes about e-bikes for Bicycling magazine and co-hosts the Consummate Athlete podcast, to learn more.

Surging e-bike popularity creates regulatory challenges

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