“It should not be so deadly to be a delivery worker, nor to live or work near them.”
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.The New York City Council heard testimony from fire department officials and members of the public about their support for two pieces of legislation that tackle e-bike and e-scooter battery safety.
“It’s an increasing trend. We’re seeing the number of fires increase, and the number of deaths increase as well,” said FDNY Chief of Operations John Esposito in his testimony before the council. The bills “could help existing users upgrade their equipment to be newer and safer,” he said. Despite the strong support for the bills from council members and the public, questions remain about the logistics of the rollout, the enforcement of e-bike safety, and the complicated logistics surrounding charging.
He said the FDNY also has a ways to go to learn about all the different kinds of e-bikes and scooters out there, many of which are illegal.
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