How many must die before NYC gets real on policing e-bikes?
The article discusses the rising dangers associated with e-bikes and e-scooters in New York City, particularly following a fatal collision on the Queensboro Bridge. It highlights the lack of enforcement of existing regulations and the absence of a licensing system for e-device operators. The author calls for more effective measures to address the reckless behavior of e-device drivers to prevent further tragedies.
- ▪A 39-year-old man on an illegal e-scooter collided with a cyclist, resulting in both fatalities.
- ▪E-bikes and e-scooters are theoretically limited to 15 mph on city roads, but enforcement is weak due to lack of licensing requirements.
- ▪Since the legalization of e-bikes and e-scooters in 2020, incidents involving these devices have increased significantly, with 11 deaths reported in 2024 alone.
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Nicole Gelinas Opinion How many must die before NYC gets real on policing e-bikes? By Nicole Gelinas Published May 29, 2026, 6:22 p.m. ET A man on a scooter was going 53 mph during the fatal collision. William Farrington for NY Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Speed kills. Speeding ruins lives. New York drivers constantly hear this message from government. Why, then, does the city accept the proliferation of illegal motorized electronic “devices” like the 53 mph scooter whose driver killed himself and a bicyclist Thursday on the Queensboro Bridge? And why does Gotham accept dangerous behavior from the operators of legal e-scooters and e-bikes, too? Thursday morning, a 35-year-old cyclist was using the Queensboro Bridge’s new bike-only…
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