The 'New York Times' attacks e-bikes while ignoring the real danger all around us

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The 'New York Times' attacks e-bikes while ignoring the real danger all around us

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_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksM to micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Recent articles in the 'New York Times' about e-bike safety have been largely absent of analysis on the things killing e-bike riders: cars.

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