How Electric Bikes Help in Battling COVID-19
For the last six months, the world has been on a stand-still. As government-imposed lockdowns spread across the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been looking left and right for alternatives to cope with the “new normal.”
Going from one place to another might be one of the biggest challenges this pandemic had to offer, not just for those in the front lines, but to certain individuals as well. While the general rule is to stay at home as much as we can, there are still times when people have to go out and run essential errands like grocery shopping. There are also those who are still required to go to work and those who work in food and essentials delivery.
Mobility is essential to frontline workers. Because of the restrictions in transportation, the electric bicycle industry has seen growth in its sales amidst this global crisis. Some people are convinced that going electric is the safer way to go, and here are some of the reasons why. Read more.
Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in
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