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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 5 MIN

E-bike sales soar as fuel prices bite

from Sunrise · host LiSTNR

E-bike sales are surging in Australia as high petrol prices drive consumers to seek cheaper transport alternatives. Lime bike usage in Sydney has increased 10% week-on-week since March, while some Melbourne retailers report sales quadrupling in recent weeks. The trend has prompted calls for improved safety legislation and infrastructure, as well as discussions about work-from-home arrangements and four-day work weeks to help council workers combat rising fuel costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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