Over 33,000 residents apply for $1,200 e-bike rebate after state launches program: 'It's very exciting'

Over 33,000 residents apply for $1,200 e-bike rebate after state launches program: 'It's very exciting'

After Washington launched its e-bike rebate program, the state's Active Transportation Division received 33,175 eligible applications from residents.  As The Seattle Times reported, the e-bike program provides $300 to $1,200 to residents who want to buy electric bicycles.  Since the state only secured funding to provide approximately 8,500 rebates, applicants were entered into a lottery. Those who were not selected landed on a wait list.  "I hav…