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.
Most of these bikes can go 20 mph+, with many able to do 30mph+ in “off road mode”. For someone that lives in a smaller city that doesn’t require freeway use, these are a fantastic way to save money on transport.