the government releases 2 billion for the purchase of bicycles

Developing soft mobility, in particular the bicycle as a means of daily transport, is the objective of the government, which released an envelope of 2 billion euros, Friday, May 5, concerning in particular aid for the purchase of bicycles. until 2027. The journalist Julien Cholin, on the set of 12/13 confirms. “They will now also concern second-hand bicycles. For the moment, we do not know the amount of the subsidy, but the idea is to make electric bicycles which are quite expensive even more accessible”he continues.

Aid from the region

40% of the price of the bike is covered, although there are ceilings that depend on income and type of bike. “For example, we receive a maximum of 300 euros in aid, for someone who earns less than 14,000 euros per year. We can also benefit from aid from the company”, says the journalist. The region, the department, and even the municipality, can also finance the purchase of a bicycle. “To find your way around, you can go to websites, where you just have to fill in your municipality, your income bracket, to find out what you are entitled to”concludes Julien Cholin.