NYC Eyes Stricter E-Bike Rules as Mayor-Speaker Feud Intensifies

New York City is accelerating regulation of e-bikes after a fatal crash involving a fast e-bike. Mayor Mamdani has issued cease-and-desist orders to retailers selling illegal high-speed models, while Council Speaker Menin plans 17 bills addressing safety, street design, delivery-worker protections, and data reporting. The ongoing feud between the two Democrats appears to be accelerating the push for tighter micromobility rules, even as enforcement challenges and the reliance of a large immigrant delivery workforce complicate policy.