Can Technology Increase the Rate of Recovery for Stolen E-bikes?
E-Bikes in particular are increasingly being targeted by thieves. This is being encouraged by the growing demand for e-bikes and the increasing average retail prices. 77000 UK bike thefts (including non-electric bicycles) were reported to the police in 2023 (one every 7 seconds) and only 1.7% were recovered. But “Bike Register” estimates that with the…