The "TCS E-Bike Assistance" pilot project includes free services until the end of September, such as on-site breakdown assistance, transportation of the e-bike and rider home or to the workshop, or even the return transportation of a stolen e-bike to its owner. The pilot project is also open to non-members and is aimed at participants from the cantons of Lucerne, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Zurich and Geneva who would like to test this breakdown and accident assistance free of charge.

According to a TCS press release, this service complements the information and awareness-raising efforts of Switzerland's largest mobility club, such as e-bike courses, e-bike tests and advisory services, and fits in with the existing bike-related offers, i.e. assistance services, insurance, the sale of accessories and various leisure activities.

With around 1.6 million members, Touring Club Switzerland is the largest transport club in Switzerland. It is active in the areas of assistance to people and vehicles, tourism and consumer advice in relation to vehicles.

The TCS was founded on September 1, 1896 by cyclists in Geneva with the intention of promoting bicycle tourism. From 1901, services were also provided to motorists, such as a list of filling stations. Around 1936, the bicycle spokes disappeared from the logo and were replaced by a stylized steering wheel.

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