Amid technical glitches, California's e-bike incentive program promises to be ready for new applicants

A surge of applicants vying for a chance to be chosen for a voucher worth up to 2,000 for the California E-Bike Incentive Program triggered an error in the program's website, blocking everyone from applying. Officials say they've fixed the glitch for the next round of applications next week. The California E-Bike Incentive Program, launched by the California Air Resources Board, was established to help lower cost barriers to alternative methods of transportation such as e-bikes, with the goal of getting cars off the road and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible residents must be 18 years or older with an annual household income less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. The vouchers can be used toward the purchase of an electric bike.