Should Ontario Extend Its Cargo E-Bike Pilot Program for Five More Years?
Official title: Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles Pilot Extension
Ontario has been testing cargo e-bikes since 2021. These are electric bicycles designed to carry heavy loads—think delivery bikes for packages or groceries. The province wants to extend this pilot program until 2031 to keep gathering data on how well they work and whether they should become permanent.
Why This Matters
Ever had a package delivered by someone on an e-bike? This pilot makes that possible in Ontario. If you live in a city, cargo e-bikes could mean quieter, cleaner deliveries on your street. For delivery workers and small businesses, it's about having more options for getting goods around without a van.
What Could Change
The pilot would continue until March 2031 instead of ending soon. No new rules are proposed—cargo e-bikes would still be allowed wherever regular bikes can go, as long as your municipality permits them. Cities can still set their own restrictions on weight or where these bikes can travel.
Key Issues
- Should the cargo e-bike pilot program be extended for another five years?
- Is more time needed to evaluate whether cargo e-bikes should become permanently legal?
How to Participate
- Read about Ontario's Cargo E-Bike Pilot Program to understand the current rules.
- Submit your comments through the Ontario Regulatory Registry comment form by the deadline.