WSDOT introducing statewide e-bike rebate program [Video]

OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Wednesday, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced a new program designed to make e-bikes more affordable to Washington residents. 

In April, WSDOT and its vendor, APTIM, LLC will launch the state’s first e-bike rebate program. The rebates will occur through point-of-sale discounts on e-bikes and associated safety equipment.

”I am thrilled to share that following a competitive bid process in 2024, WSDOT identified APTIM, LLC., to develop the technology and processes the agency needs to safely and securely manage the program,” said Adele Peers, who oversees WSDOT’s e-bike program.

APTIM is a company with nationwide experience delivering e-bike rebate programs at the local and state levels for the cities of Boston, Bentonville, Boulder and Denver, as well as the state of Colorado.

WSDOT says over the next …