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Parent shares heartwarming review after switching to e-bike for school drop-offs: 'Mornings feel less like chaos'

"I couldn't agree more!"

One Reddit user shared how their cargo e-bike has completely changed their school drop-off routine for the better.

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Getting your kids up and ready for school can seem like pulling teeth, but taking them to school on an e-bike can at least make the mornings a little less stressful, according to one Reddit user. 

In the r/ebikes subreddit, they wrote a glowing review about using e-bikes for school drop-offs. "Family cargo e-bike turned drop-off into the best part of the day," the original poster wrote.

"Been doing school runs on HovCart cargo e-bike lately and I gotta say… mornings feel less like chaos and more like a little adventure," they continued. "The kids actually look forward to it (which blows my mind because they usually hate mornings)."

The OP added that dropping their kids off on the e-bike beat "sitting in a car line forever," and said the car is now used solely as a Plan B. 

They asked if anyone else switched to e-bikes from cars for school drop-offs, and one user replied, "More fun and relaxed for sure. The car drop off line drives me crazy."

Whether you ride an e-bike to school, work, or for errands like dropping your kids off at school, it's a much more eco-friendly mode of transportation than gas-powered and even electric cars, and you'll save tons of money on gas and maintenance. Plus, biking is a great way to get exercise and help your neighbors by avoiding heat-trapping pollution from a vehicle. 

If you're interested in trying out an e-bike, the online marketplace for new and certified pre-owned e-bikes, Upway, is an excellent place to shop. It offers a wide selection of bikes from top brands, many of which are heavily discounted at 60% off retail prices. Upway also buys e-bikes if you're looking to sell yours, and you'll receive a $150 promo code to use toward your next purchase through the platform. 

To save even more on transportation, you might consider installing a home solar system to help reduce charging costs (plus cut your energy bills massively). EnergySage makes it easy to find the right system and installer for your needs, and many homeowners can save around $10,000 on their purchase and installation. 

Other Reddit users attested to the benefits of using cargo e-bikes for morning school drop-offs

"I couldn't agree more! I have been an avid cyclist for the last 20 years, the last 6 electric," one user said. "My 9ft ez-tandem with custom triple seats, a roof, and a 48v 1200w hub make getting to and from school, doctors, and grocery stores something I look forward to."

"I have a Lectric cargo bike that I use for school runs," another shared. "Way faster than using the car and my kid loves it too."

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