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San Francisco pilots e‑bike deliveries for app and small‑business couriers; early data shows lower miles and mixed earnings effects
Summary
The Environment Department and GRID Alternatives presented results from an e‑bike delivery pilot funded by the California Energy Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy, showing reduced vehicle miles and lower operating costs for riders but mixed effects on earnings due to app platform dynamics.
San Francisco Environment staff and program partners updated the commission April 28 on an e‑bike delivery pilot that provides no‑cost e‑bikes, accessories and safety training to eligible delivery workers and small organizations. The pilot is funded by the California Energy Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and is administered with partners including GRID Alternatives, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and Sports Basement.
"We are collecting participant delivery data to quantify the benefits and barriers to this type of mode shift," said Anna Charuto, the departmentclean transportation specialist. The pilot initially focused on app‑based food delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash) and enrolled cohorts separated into e‑bike riders (pilot) and car drivers (control). The program offers e‑bike recipients full ownership…
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