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California Residents Only: Free $1,750 or $2,000 E-Bike Voucher For Low Income People (Starting Dec 18 6pm)

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The first e-bike incentive application window OPENS on December 18th at 6pm PST.

Click the APPLY HERE [ebikeincentives.org] button above at that time to be put in a first come first served order. The first installment of the launch will offer $3 million to help fund up to 1,500 e-bikes.

In the meantime, please feel free to explore our website for detailed information on the California E-bike Incentive Project, including applicant eligibility [ebikeincentives.org], eligibile e-bikes [ebikeincentives.org] and the process to apply and redeem an incentive voucher [ebikeincentives.org].

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Vouchers will be available in a two-tier system based on income. People earning a gross annual income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) would be eligible for a $1,750 voucher.

People earning below 225% of the FPL or living in certain low-income communities will receive a $2,000 voucher.


https://ebikeincentives.org/apply/
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The first e-bike incentive application window OPENS on December 18th at 6pm PST.

Click the APPLY HERE [ebikeincentives.org] button above at that time to be put in a first come first served order. The first installment of the launch will offer $3 million to help fund up to 1,500 e-bikes.

In the meantime, please feel free to explore our website for detailed information on the California E-bike Incentive Project, including applicant eligibility [ebikeincentives.org], eligibile e-bikes [ebikeincentives.org] and the process to apply and redeem an incentive voucher [ebikeincentives.org].

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Vouchers will be available in a two-tier system based on income. People earning a gross annual income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) would be eligible for a $1,750 voucher.

People earning below 225% of the FPL or living in certain low-income communities will receive a $2,000 voucher.


https://ebikeincentives.org/apply/

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Dec 15, 2024 02:00 AM
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Applicants will also need to go through various safety classes and classes on pollution and the environment after approval and before receiving authorization to purchase.

Bikes reported lost or stolen will need to be documented with a police report made under penalty of perjury.

The implementation manual consistently mentions that fraud of any kind will be reported to the state attorney general for prosecution.

https://ebikeincentives.org/wp-co...al-V.2.pdf

This is just a demonstration project. I'd imagine that if the "stolen" e-bike rate exceeds what would normally be expected, an e-bike registration requirement could be added. Most police departments in the state already have voluntary bike and ebike registration, so it wouldn't be hard to make this a requirement to receive a voucher.
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unknown0629Dec 16, 2024 12:14 AM
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Quote from kouichi :
how much is an e-bike? will $1750 cover one?
https://www.addmotor.com/blog/top...ous-riders
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If there are funds available after purchase of ebike, you can purchase
1. Helmet
2. Bike lock
3. Racks and baskets
4. Fenders
5. Mirrors
6. Reflective clothing
7. Lights
8. Sales tax
9. Assembly costs
10. Delivery fees

You cannot purchase the following with the voucher
1. Additional batteries
2. Seats
3. Tires
4. Cell phone holders
5. Extended warranties
6. Suspension seat posts or stems
7. Patch kits
8. Tools
9. Costs associated with returning the e-bike not covered by the retailer or manufacturer.
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Quote from unknown0629 :
Yeah, and I qualify cause my income is less. Income is your issue on this, not marriage/dependents.
If married or have dependents, income level that qualifies has a higher upper limit
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Is there a Toyota of e-bikes?
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Quote from unknown0629 :
Yeah, and I qualify cause my income is less. Income is your issue on this, not marriage/dependents.
Brah you are in CA where min wage for fastfood workers is $20 or about 42k yearly for someone with no previous work experience .
Not even sure how one can qualify for the 2k free money because making 30k in CA is a performance with the high starting hourly mandated wages

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Fast-...ge-FAQ.htm
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More e-bike kids doing wheelies against oncoming traffic? Damn...

Edit: Lol I'm being thumb-downed by the exact parents I'm referring to
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Hopefully this doesn't lead to an increase in the "e-bike gangs" - there quite a few kids in our area that ride these things in groups super recklessly, doing wheelies, running reds and stop signs, weaving in and out of traffic, cutting drivers off and intentionally slowing down traffic. Someone caught a video of the OC Sheriff trying to chase half a dozen of these kids down after they were acting like idiots and endangering themselves and others on a busy street not far from here - they might have caught one or two out of the group.
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Quote from Binar :
Brah you are in CA where min wage for fastfood workers is $20 or about 42k yearly for someone with no previous work experience .
Not even sure how one can qualify for the 2k free money because making 30k in CA is a performance with the high starting hourly mandated wages

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Fast-...ge-FAQ.htm
work part time
live with parents
get free 292$ food stamps which comes out to $9 per day allowance if you budget
Even better if your parents is own the property in bay area and pay no mortgage. You can claim as 1 person.
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samsungs70Dec 16, 2024 05:14 AM
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After receiving the voucher, where can the applicant use that voucher to purchase an e bike from a store/website that accepts that voucher? Thanks.
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bryanburlandDec 16, 2024 05:30 AM
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Quote from ti97 :
Like everything else these days, you need to be either super rich or dirt poor to live comfortably. Do not be of the those people in between.
You are more than welcome be to dirt poor and see how easy it is to scrape by. 🤣
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MrGrumbleDec 16, 2024 05:42 AM
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Quote from gerryp9151 :
So you get to ride around in a $2k bicycle. Plan for an out and back, you wouldn't want to stop anywhere.
Or you let it be stolen for a quick $1k in your pocket.
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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085 :
Can't, must own it for at least 1 year or you will have to repay.More details here: https://www.abc10.com/article/new...6cd95a88fe"Participants would need to own the bikes for at least one year. If they get rid of the bike, they would have to pay back a portion of the funds unless the bike was stolen, had major mechanical issues or was damaged in a car accident."
LOL, an eBike isn't going to last a month in LA or Bay area without being stolen unless you invest in a solid steel chain for $50-70.
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hey_thisisandrewDec 16, 2024 06:09 AM
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Thank you so much for sharing!
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