A ban on e-bikes and e-scooters on the TTC would disproportionately affect low-income individuals and marginalized groups with limited transportation options, according to an equity report published by the transit agency’s chief people and culture officer.
Electric bikes and e-scooters are considered “cost-effective and eco-friendly forms of transportation, that also have a positive impact on overall health and well-being,” Shakira Naraine wrote in her report.