Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles Pilot Extension

Ontario’s Cargo Power-Assisted Bicycles (E-Bike) Pilot Program was launched on March 1, 2021, as a 5-year pilot in response to significant stakeholder interest. The pilot was designed to evaluate the broader personal and commercial use of two and three-wheeled cargo e-bikes. The pilot is set to expire on March 1, 2026.

Where permitted by municipal by-law, cargo e-bikes may operate anywhere bicycles are allowed, including public roadways, bike lanes, and cycle tracks. Municipalities may set additional restrictions, such as limiting access to multi-use paths based on vehicle weight or size.

The ministry is proposing to extend the pilot for an additional five years, until March 1, 2031, to continue evaluating the feasibility of cargo e-bike use. This extension will enable MTO to gather additional data to support its ongoing review and analysis of cargo e-bikes, providing a clearer understanding of the program’s impact and guiding future policy decisions.

No additional changes are proposed to the existing cargo e-bike pilot program rules and requirements.

For more information on Ontario’s Cargo E-Bike Pilot Program, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/cargo-e-bike-pilot-program