France will pay 3 thousand euros to people who exchange a car for an electric bike

The French government has unveiled a new initiative to ensure that citizens get rid ofPersonal

Officials will allocate€2,500 if they exchange their car for an electric bike.

The French Cycling Federation notedthat if the initiative really works, they will be the first country in the world to initiate the exchange of old cars for more sustainable modes of transportation. However, as the chief specialist of the Finnish Cycling Federation Martti Tulenheimo notes, a similar system operates in their country: citizens finance the purchase of more than 2 thousand bicycles, as well as a thousand new low-emission cars.

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Lithuania also planned to introduce such a systemsupport in 2020. The National Environmental Project Management Agency (APVA) wanted to give away 1,000 euros to residents if they stop using and sell their car. The money can be used for anything from scooters to bicycles or public transport tickets.

This project was recognized as a success: more than 8,500 people applied for a grant. However, it has not yet been offered to citizens.

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