B.C.’s high gas prices could be leading more people to use bikes, groups say | CBC News
As the price of gas in B.C. remains among the highest in the country, some cycling groups in Vancouver say it could be driving more people toward active transportation.
Cycling advocacy group director says, historically, spike in gas prices have led to more people biking
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As the price of gas in B.C. remains among the highest in the country, some biking groups in Vancouver say it could be driving more people toward active transportation.
One bicycle shop in Vancouver says it saw a 10 per cent increase in service calls compared to the same time last year, as residents look to limit car use and save money.
It isn’t just people looking to buy bikes — a bike share program in B.C. also says it’s seeing an uptick in interest as the weather warms up and gas prices stay stubbornly high.
As the CBC’s Amelia John reports, the executive director of a bicycling advocacy group says that going back decades, spikes in gas prices have led to cities and communities prioritizing bicycle transport.
Recent high gas prices have some drivers considering alternative options, like cycling and bike-share programs. As the CBC’s Amelia John reports, B.C. bike shops say they are seeing a boost in interest as people look for ways to save money.
With files from Amelia John