On Aug. 4, the New York City Council announced a Sept. 30 hearing on more than 15 different legislative proposals addressing e-bike and e-scooter safety, particularly for delivery workers. On Aug. 5, Mayor Mamdani announced that the City has issued cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers selling illegal high-speed e-bikes and stand-up scooters in the city.
Source: NYC Office of the Mayor