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Adams’ E-bike Gamble: A Dangerous Bet with New Yorkers’ Lives

Mayor Eric Adams’ recent announcement of a trade-in program for unsafe e-bikes is a misguided attempt to address a crisis largely of the city’s own making. While well-intentioned, this initiative fails to tackle the root of the problem: the unchecked expansion of the e-bike delivery industry and the city’s lax regulations. Since the legalization of…

Man Riding an Electric Bike on the Street
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New York City to Roll Out Sidewalk Charging Stations, Safer E-Bikes for Delivery Workers

New York City is stepping up its efforts to protect delivery workers and residents from the increasing risks associated with e-bikes. In response to a surge in fires caused by faulty e-bike batteries, Mayor Eric Adams announced a comprehensive plan to address the issue. Safer E-Bikes for Delivery Workers A key component of the plan…