If you’ve always wanted to try an e-bike, or if you’re deciding whether to switch from a second car to an e-bike, the Merri-Bek E-Bike library can help.
We know the current fuel crisis is affecting Merri-Bek locals, adding more cost-of-living pressure on families juggling trips to school and work.
Switching from driving to riding an e-bike for the school run can save your family time and money on the morning commute, and it’s great for kids’ health and well-being.
We know that buying an electric bike is an investment, but if you’re planning to use it for local trips like the school run, your work commute or picking up groceries, it can very easily replace a second car. For those who have good transport connectivity where they live, it can even replace your first car! You probably know that riding can save you time in traffic & parking for short local trips. But how does it stack up on your wallet? Let’s compare costs for owning a second car vs an e-bike – we’ve crunched the numbers to help get you started.
Research has found that riding an e-bike can improve mental and physical health¹, happiness and overall sense of wellbeing.
• An e-bike will help you meet guidelines for physical activity.²
• E-bikes make exercise fun
• An e-bike can boost your mental health.³
• E-bikes are easier to ride than a regular bike if you are inactive or recovering from injury
Choose your bike and selected location, then request to borrow it based on the available dates. When booking, you can specify any accessories you need.