When it comes to bike share programs, Kelowna city hall says the future is electric.

City council has approved a permit program that will offer opportunities to companies that want to provide e-bikes91裸聊视频攁nd e-scooters if approved by the province91裸聊视频攖o the public. And it says it has already has seen interest in its proposed program.

91裸聊视频淎 number of (e-bike share company) representatives flew to Kelowna last year to talk with us about it,91裸聊视频� said Matt Worona, the city91裸聊视频檚 active transportation manager.

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Worona told council Monday, most bike share programs are moving to e-bikes.

The city has an 18-month deal with Dropbike to provide peddle bicycles, but in light of Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 plans for a permit program to allow e-bikes, Dropbike has announced it is stopping its operation in the city. An estimated 35,000 rider paid $1 per hour to rent Dropbikes last year.

Worona said the permit program is separate from its pilot project deal with Dropbike

The Dropbike program, which proved popular last summer when it started, was not available over the winter.

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As a result of its departure, it is unclear if there will be a bike share program offered in the city this summer.

But Worona said the new program could see permits offered as early as next week for operators who wan to start here this year.

The time, he said, will depend on the availability of the bikes.

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