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POLITICSamNewYork·6h ago

NYC Council weighs how to regulate e-bikes, e-scooters, and mopeds during marathon hearing

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The NYC Council held a hearing to discuss 23 proposed measures for regulating e-bikes, e-scooters, and mopeds. Officials and the public provided testimony on the growing popularity of these vehicles.

The NYC Council held an hours-long hearing Wednesday in which lawmakers heard testimony from city officials and the public on nearly two dozen measures aimed at strengthening regulations around e-bikes, e-scooters, and mopeds that have exploded in popularity across the five boroughs in recent years. The 23 bills council members are proposing take a variety...

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