Voucher Program Opens Friday To Provide eBikes To Tampa Residents

TAMPA, FL — The city of Tampa is set to launch a new eBike voucher program Friday aimed at providing reliable, low-cost transportation options to Tampa residents.

The program's goal is not just to reach people with financial constraints, but to offer a wider range of options for anyone looking for efficient and sustainable ways to get around the city.

Mayor Jane Castor said this program will support reliable, low-cost transportation options as Tampa works toward a more bikeable city.

This program will not only help overcome some of the existing barriers to eBike ownership but will also provide access to reliable transportation to jobs, promote sustainable transportation and improve the city's carbon footprint, she said.

The eBike Voucher Program will provide qualified and approved applicants with an upfront discount toward the purchase of a new eBike from a participating local bike shop. \

Vouchers provided through this program range in value from $500 to $2,000, based on the voucher type and the applicant's income qualifications.

eBike voucher applications will open on Friday, March 31 at 8 a.m. and close Friday, April 14 at 5 p.m.

Applications are available online or may be picked up in the Parking Administration Office on the first floor of Fort Brooke Garage and the Parking Executive Office on the third floor of Fort Brooke Garage, 107 North Franklin St.

Those interested should review the Program Information Packet and all information on the program website.

Residents will need the Applicant Conditions Form and provide an ID, proof of residence and income qualifications, if applicable.

Fill out the eBike voucher program application to be entered into the program lottery.

Program staff will reach out after the application window closes to inform applicants of their status in the program.

To qualify for the eBike voucher program, residents must:

• Live within the city of Tampa limits.
• Be 18 years old or older.
• Intend to use the eBike to replace trips that would otherwise have been taken by an automobile.
• Reach out to a participating bike shop for consultation prior to completing the application.