Boston, Massachusetts City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling for a ban on mopeds and electric bikes (e-bikes) used for third-party food delivery services like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash. He says the vehicles are making city streets dangerous and putting pedestrians at risk. Why the Ban Is Being Proposed Flynn argues the city is facing…
Palm Coast in Florida is considering stricter rules for e-bikes. A draft ordinance has been introduced by the city attorney, with backing from Sheriff Rick Staly. The proposal would go further than state law, aiming to improve public safety Key Proposals Violations could lead to a $100 fine. For off-road style e-cycles, the city may…
New York City wants stricter rules for who can ride Citi Bike’s electric bicycles. The goal? Stop underage riders from using them. On Tuesday, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lyft CEO David Risher. He urged the company to add real age checks — like requiring a driver’s license or learner’s permit…
Hinsdale, a suburb in Illinois, is getting serious about electric bikes and scooters — especially when it comes to kids.— especially when it comes to kids. A new rule now bans children from riding electric scooters in the village. And that’s just the start. Why? Officials say it’s all about public safety. “These things can…
E-bikes are fast. They’re quiet. And in Avon Lake, Ohio they’re starting to raise eyebrows. You’ve probably seen them zipping by. No engine noise. Just a sudden blur on the sidewalk or street. For some, they’re exciting. For others, they’re infuriating. With school out and summer kicking in, complaints are rolling in. Avon Lake City…
In New York City, riding an e-bike through a red light doesn’t just cost you a ticket — it could land you in court. That’s exactly what happened to Ivan Boston. He’s a 56-year-old construction worker who ran a red light on his e-bike. Thought it was a simple traffic ticket. Headed to the DMV…
The City of Santa Barbara has officially updated its municipal code to include e-bike regulations, granting police officers the discretion to cite riders for unsafe behavior. The changes, which have been in development for months, also introduce a youth diversion program aimed at educating young riders and addressing reckless riding that has raised concerns among…
Nearly two years after Mayor Eric Adams and his fire commissioner urged New Yorkers to report hazardous e-bike batteries via the city’s 311 hotline, significant barriers to effective action persist. The devastating Harlem apartment fire in early 2023 highlighted these shortcomings. Despite repeated warnings to city agencies about the dangers posed by e-bikes stored in…
In a bold move aimed at protecting consumers and upholding safety standards, the renowned law firm Anapol Weiss has filed a class action lawsuit against Super73, Inc., an electric vehicle manufacturer. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of plaintiff Hillary Whitman and other affected consumers, accuses Super73 of misleading marketing practices related to their electric vehicles,…
If you’ve been keeping an eye on electric bicycle fires in the United States, you’re probably aware that New York City has often been viewed as the epicenter of this issue. The city is frequently in the news due to incidents involving battery fires. However, in a surprising twist, 2024 has seen a significant decline…
In the wake of a serious e-bike accident involving three teenage girls on August 26 on Main Street, the Midway City Council in Utah is exploring potential new restrictions to enhance safety. The accident, which resulted in hospitalization for the young riders, has intensified the council’s focus on regulating e-bike use. “We had planned to…
Summit County, Utah, is witnessing a troubling surge in reckless behavior by young e-bike riders, according to Sgt. Skyler Talbot of the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The increase in reports of kids speeding and driving e-bikes unsafely has raised serious concerns about public safety and enforcement challenges. “We’ve kind of come up against, ‘OK, well…
The City of Anaheim has officially responded to the Orange County Grand Jury (OCGJ)’s 2023-2024 report titled “Friend or Foe,” which scrutinizes e-bike regulations and safety measures across Orange County. This response was authorized at the city council meeting on August 20, marking a significant step in addressing the issues raised by the grand jury….
Authorities are on the hunt for a group of vandals using e-bikes to wreak havoc at the popular Great Park. The most recent incident occurred around July 24th when a park bathroom was vandalized, resulting in a destroyed toilet and evidence of arson. Police believe e-bikes are central to the ongoing vandalism spree, citing distinctive…
The burgeoning popularity of electric bikes, or e-bikes, has introduced both benefits and challenges to the New York city of Watertown. As more residents, particularly teenagers, embrace this mode of transportation, the community is facing growing concerns about safety and potential economic impacts. Local officials are working diligently to address public anxiety over e-bike usage,…
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…
After a series of accidents and eight deaths in Manhattan last year linked to faulty lithium-ion batteries, Governor Hochul signed legislation on July 11 to promote the safe use of e-bikes and instituted the first statewide ban on non-UL certified lithium-ion batteries. A comprehensive new set of rules governing lithium-ion batteries and e-bikes, including a…
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