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E-bikes for all teenagers above 16 would 'reduce car dependence'

E-bikes and e-scooters are a common topic of discussion with a huge rise in the numbers you see on our roads. A tweet by Katie Harrington has suggested that we should give every child in the country an e-bike when they turn 16 in a bid to cut down on...

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13.45 11 Nov 2022


E-bikes for all teenagers above 16 would 'reduce car dependence'


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13.45 11 Nov 2022


E-bikes and e-scooters are a common topic of discussion with a huge rise in the numbers you see on our roads.

A tweet by Katie Harrington has suggested that we should give every child in the country an e-bike when they turn 16 in a bid to cut down on cars on the road, and cultivate a cycling culture.

Katie and other listeners joined Adrian Kennedy on Lunchtime Live to discuss the idea…


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