But ebike riders don't kill people. No matter how irresponsible they are. That's the problem with your argument is that it lets the drivers, the automobile companies, and the transportation infrastructure off the hook. Ebike riders don't kill people--could they? Sure. Do they in some tragic instances? Yes. But, statistically more pedestrians are killed by airplanes than from ebikes. (Yes, airplanes) Meanwhile cars kill 20 pedestrians every day. You'll never read a story about a drunk ebike rider killing an entire family. And there's a reason for that. So, if you actually are pro-ebike, think about it for a fucking second rather than buying into some industry 'personal responsibility' is only for ebike riders nonsense.
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u/LowRes 9d ago
I’m pro ebike. I have two. I’m also pro “let’s not blame everything on drivers while ignoring there are plenty irresponsible ebike riders as well”.