Media/government hacks (pushing for an end of personal car ownership) "surprised" that people like free stuff!-----Denver pauses e-bike incentive program following too much success | OutThere Colorado

Denver pauses e-bike incentive program following too much success | OutThere Colorado link
"Denver's 'instant rebate' e-bike incentive program that promised some residents up to $1,700 in value has been put on pause upon being met with overwhelming popularity. 

After launching on April 22, 3,250 applications for rebates have been received, pushing the program to capacity and forcing a shift to a "limited-release" model that will reopen as funding becomes available throughout the year.
"Denver, we are amazed," said city chief climate officer Grace Pink. 

According to Pink, the success of the program indicated that there was a clear demand for electronically-powered bicycles, which have been praised as a cleaner means of transportation..."