Kids find independence from their parents without the costs of driving, though safety risks remain

Teens are taking to suburban streets across the U.S. while skipping a classic rite of passage: driving a car.

Instead, their families are spending as much as $3,000 on electric bicycles, the battery-powered vehicles that offer the convenience of traditional bikes without the sweat or strain that comes with unassisted pedaling.

  • @Nouveau_Burnswick
    English
    40•23 days ago

    Instead, their families are spending as much as $3,000 on electric bicycles

    Or 1/10th the purchase price of a car, let alone upkeep costs.

    • @Manifish_DestinyEnglish
      16•23 days ago

      Yeah unless it’s a junker, price is still significantly better. At least in the US. Not to mention insurance and gas.