The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) E-Bike Trade-in Program helps get unsafe e-bikes, illegal mopeds, and their batteries off the streets and out of New Yorkers' homes.
Eligible food delivery workers will be able to replace their unsafe devices with certified, high-quality e-bikes and compatible batteries.
The program aims to enhance public safety by:
- Reducing the fire risks posed by uncertified lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes
- Removing non-street legal mopeds from roadways
The program allows eligible, selected participating food delivery workers to replace their unsafe, operable devices for a new UL-certified Fly 11 Pro E-Bike with a spare UL-certified battery in exchange for their unsafe devices and batteries.
The term “UL-certified” refers to an electric bicycle (e-bike), electric moped (e-moped), or battery that was certified by an accredited testing laboratory. Standards for device types are: UL 2849 for e-bikes, UL 2272 for e-mopeds, and UL 2271 for batteries.
DOT expects to distribute approximately 400 e-bikes during the pilot program.
The application period is closed. Approved participants will be notified by email and text on next steps.
Learn more about the E-Bike Trade-in Program.
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