New York City lawmakers are targeting the fastest e-bikes on the street.
A new bill would ban the sale of Class 3 e-bikes. These bikes use a throttle and can hit 25 miles per hour. Right now, they’re only legal in NYC. If the bill passes, no street-legal e-bike could go over 20 mph.
Why This Bill?
The sponsor, Council Member Crystal Hudson of Crown Heights, says she’s responding to complaints. Seniors in her district worry about bikes moving too fast.
“I’ve heard fears, I’ve heard about injuries. People want safer streets,” Hudson said. “But I didn’t want to criminalize riders.”…