NYC Launches Nation’s First $2M E-Bike Trade-In Program Under Safe Charging Accelerator

Jul 22, 2024, 04:45 PM

New York City has announced a $2 million e-bike trade-in program aimed at delivery workers, allowing them to exchange uncertified e-bikes for safer equipment. This initiative, part of the Safe Charging Accelerator, is the nation’s first municipal trade-in pilot program for unsafe e-bikes and their batteries. The measures include expediting the installation of outdoor charging stations, launching an educational campaign, and proposing rules to permit the installation of e-bike battery swapping and charging cabinets on sidewalks. NYC Mayor and city officials emphasize that these actions are crucial to ensuring the safety of all New Yorkers.