O.C. e-bike buyback nets hundreds of vehicles, drawing big crowds and some controversy

Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer said the event, modeled after gun buyback programs, was a success. But it's unclear if the program will make streets safer.
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Iris Kwok, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · · 1 min read

Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer said the event, modeled after gun buyback programs, was a success. But it's unclear if the program will make streets safer.

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