New York City officials are taking steps to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters amid a series of crashes in recent months that have drawn concerns.
As the city looks into retailers and regulations, New Yorkers can easily check if their devices are legal on the road.
Here’s what to know.
NYC attempts to curb illegal e-bike usage
This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside AG Letitia James, issued over 40 cease-and-desist letters to retailers for selling the illegal devices. Some of those companies included Amazon, Target and Temu…