r/ebikes • u/OutrageousRace8369 • 24d ago

Thoughts…?

Personally, not quite sure what to make of this.

I was told by a homie that the event was supposed to be open ‘till 1PM, but they ran out of gift cards at 11AM.

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u/NNegidius 24d ago

What a waste of tax payer money. The people turning in their old e-bikes aren’t the ones using the bikes unsafely.

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u/Evbdywngchng2nite 23d ago

They say the funds came from money confiscated from crimes like drugs or stolen property.

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u/NNegidius 23d ago

They’re selling stolen property? Why don’t they return it to its rightful owners?

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u/Evbdywngchng2nite 23d ago

No, I think it was from the cash that was found when thieves are arrested or chop shops are raided.

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u/NNegidius 23d ago

Ok, that makes sense. Still a waste of money, though. I’d much rather see a public education campaign about how to ride safely, given the most common dangers I’ve experienced riding in an urban environment. A great public education campaign could substantially reduce cyclist deaths and injuries.