Fort Worth bike rentals are booming, and electric ebikes are providing the jolt

FORT WORTH — The atmosphere surrounding Fort Worth Bike Sharing is electric.

The city's bike rental service has shown consistent growth during the past two years, despite the challenges presented by COVID.

Officials say much of the increase is attributable to the addition of electric bikes — or ebikes — which are an attractive option for pedalers who don't want to work up a sweat during their ride.

Of the 398 bikes now available for rent in Fort Worth, 280 are the traditional red touring bikes, and 118 are ebikes, which are painted white.

"The ebikes are ridden twice as often as the red bikes," explained Jennifer Grissom, executive director of Fort Worth Bike Sharing. ................(more)

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