Car-centric transportation systems are widely regarded as unsustainable. E-bikes are an emerging technology with potential to strengthen sustainability transitions. Little is known about the role of governance stakeholders in shaping e-bike technology uptake/rejection. This qualitative study draws upon theories of socio-technical transitions, disruptive technology and strategic niche management to interrogate transportation governance stakeholders’ perceptions towards e-bikes and related prospects or barriers to enhancing sustainability in Canada’s most populated, congested city. E-bikes possess niche benefits that help encourage socio-technical shift away from cars. Yet their greatest potential in strengthening transition pathways may be their ability to enhance seamless, multi-modal transportation through incorporation into transit hubs and shared mobility systems. E-bikes also pose negative disruptions that undermine their uptake. The range of models on the market warrant greater regulatory distinction according to unique characteristics and hazards. E-bike governance requires further coordination, and decision-makers need more data on usage patterns and modal displacement.

以汽车为中心的运输系统被广泛认为是不可持续的。电动自行车是一种新兴技术，具有加强可持续发展的潜力。对于治理利益相关者在影响电动自行车技术采用/拒绝方面的作用知之甚少。这项定性研究借鉴了社会技术转型，颠覆性技术和战略利基管理的理论，以询问运输管理利益相关者对电动自行车的看法，以及在加拿大人口稠密的城市增强可持续性的相关前景或障碍。电动自行车具有利基优势，有助于鼓励社会技术从汽车转向。然而，他们在加强过渡途径方面的最大潜力可能是增强无缝，通过纳入交通枢纽和共享出行系统，实现多式联运。电动自行车还会带来负面干扰，破坏其吸收。根据独特的特性和危害，市场上的各种型号应有更大的监管区别。电动自行车治理需要进一步的协调，决策者需要更多有关使用模式和模态位移的数据。