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City Targets Illegal E-Bikes After Tragedy | New York City News
The city is racing to rein in deadly illegal e-bikes after a teen’s death on a 30 mph ride sparked outrage. Mayor Mamdani has issued 42 cease-and-desist orders targeting超标 e-bikes, while lawmakers scramble to balance safety with delivery worker needs and cyclist rights. With 45 deaths linked to high-speed e-bikes since 2017 — half of all such fatalities — and 17 new bills under review, the Council vows safer streets. Advocates clash: some want a 20 mph speed ban, others demand registration and plates. A major hearing looms next month as the city tightens its grip on the fast-moving, dangerous…
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