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Are e-bikes allowed on public transportation in your area? (lemmy.world)
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Some cities allow electric scooters and bikes on trains and subways, but some are strict about preventing this. What is it like in your city?

It seems like this is the ultimate combo to get around any big city these days. You get the best of both worlds - convenient last-mile mobility and traffic-free movement across larger distances.

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[–] kimchi@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Minneapolis MN USA allows them on light rail, but the racks on the front of the bus are limited to 55lbs (so a 46 lb Soltera is OK if you can lift it into place)

[–] Acamon@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Where I am (France) both ebikes and escooters are allowed on trains. Are they not normally allowed? Except in situations like a bus where an ordinary bike would also be an issue.

[–] DrunkEngineer@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yes [SF Bay Area].

[–] RBWells@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Our buses have bike racks in front (there is no subway or train) but my bike is too heavy and bulky for that, and the bike gets me around as fast as the bus would anyway. No you can't take them into the bus.

[–] DCErik@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Here in DC bikes are allowed on the Metro and most busses have a rack. Love the Metro for getting into town to ride with my buddy.

[–] nucleative@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Here in Bangkok they are allowed on all the trains if they can be folded.

Usually the ticket guard makes you fold it up on entering but afterwards you can reopen of it's easier to roll around that way. Makes getting around the city really easy.

[–] jeffhykin@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

I think my city has a bike rack for the bus, but honestly it seems like such a pain to mount and dismount it I wouldn't really ever consider using it. (I'm curious if anyone has had experience with it)