H.R. 5265: SAFE Ride Act of 2025

This bill, known as the SAFE Ride Act of 2025, aims to enhance safety measures for electric bike (e-bike) riders across the United States. Below are the main components of the bill:

Funding for E-bike Safety Program

• The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to create a grant program that provides funding to states with active e-bike safety programs.

Eligibility for Grant Funding

To receive funds from this grant program, states must demonstrate that they:

• Effectively enforce safety requirements for shared e-bike systems.
• Provide educational materials or programs on helmet use and safe riding specific to e-bikes, using approved curricula.
• Enforce helmet safety laws based on national standards.
• Collect and report data on e-bike accidents, including demographic information from shared mobility operators.
• Support local law enforcement in enforcing the aforementioned safety measures.
• Assist local law enforcement in addressing unsafe underage riding through penalties, vehicle impounding, and educational outreach.

National Safety Standards and Curricula Development

The Secretary of Transportation is tasked with:

• Establishing national standards that recommend helmet use for e-bike riders under the age of 18.
• Creating and making available to the public educational curricula focused on safe e-bike usage, including helmet safety.

Guidelines for Implementation

The Secretary will also set up necessary guidelines to ensure the effective implementation of the provisions outlined in this bill.

Relevant Companies

• BYD Company Limited (BYDDF) - A major electric vehicle manufacturer that also produces e-bikes. Increased regulations and safety programs could influence its e-bike sales strategies.
• NIU Technologies (NIU) - A company specializing in electric scooters and e-bikes, which may need to adapt to new safety standards and regulations outlined by the bill.
• Kalkhoff (KLR) - A brand under the Pedelec group that manufactures e-bikes, likely to be influenced by enhanced safety regulations and educational requirements.