For short trips to neighboring farms, schoolhouses, or country stores, harnessing a horse to a buggy can be time-consuming. To solve local transit needs, the Amish rely on foot-powered and battery-assisted wheeled vehicles.
Traditional Push Scooters
In Lancaster County, PA, bicycles with pedals are prohibited because pedals allow riders to travel too far from home. Instead, children and adults use heavy-duty steel push scooters equipped with pneumatic bicycle tires, coasting down country roads with incredible speed.
The E-Bike Revolution
In recent years, electric bicycles (e-bikes) have sparked intense debates across church districts. Powered by solar-charged batteries, e-bikes allow elderly members and commuting workers to travel longer distances easily, leading many conservative bishops to regulate or limit their speed and usage.