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NYC Cracks Down on Illegal E-Bikes | New York City News
New York City is cracking down hard on e-bikes, with enforcement up 55% this year and nearly 1,000 bikes seized—double last year’s total. The surge follows a spike in deadly collisions, including the tragic death of a 17-year-old on an illegal e-bike. Mayor Adams has ordered major retailers to stop selling speedier e-bikes and scooters, while also blaming delivery apps for incentivizing dangerous speeds. City Council weighs 17 new regulations, and while some advocates applaud the crackdown, delivery worker groups fear it’ll hurt their livelihoods—calling instead for trade-in programs over…
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