France is giving citizens $3,000 to get rid of their car and get an ebike

Found on The Next Web on Wednesday, 12 May 2021
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Earlier this week, lawmakers in France approved the measure in a preliminary vote. The French Federation of Bicycle Users claims that if France does go ahead with the scheme, it would be the first nation in the world to give people money for old cars to put towards new electric bicycles, Reuters reports.

Discriminating against those who need a car because they live outside bigger cities, have families or need to commute. This only benefits those who already could pay the full price for an e-bike easily.