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WBUR is Boston's NPR, featuring NPR news and programs such as On Point and Here & Now.

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wbur.org > onpoint > 09/08/2026 > how-should-e-bikes-be-regulated

How should e-bikes be regulated?

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1890+ words) You don’t need a license to ride a bike in the U.S. But e-bikes are a different story. Some states classify them as bicycles, others as vehicles. And in some places, you even need insurance to ride one. How to…...

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wbur.org > npr > nx-s1-5948016 > diesel-price-record-high

The price of diesel hits a record high

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (656+ words) Stay up to date with our Up First newsletter, sent every weekday morning. The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon is now $5.85. That exceeds the previous high in June…...

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wbur.org > cognoscenti > 08/18/2026 > highway-trust-fund-gas-tax-vmt-tax-christopher-knittel

With more fuel-efficient cars and EVs on the road, we need to rethink how we tax auto travel

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (516+ words) Electric vehicle (EV) owners create a real problem for transportation finance. Because they do not buy gasoline, they do not pay gasoline taxes, which have long helped fund the Highway Trust Fund. So, as electric vehicles become more common — and…...