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COMMUNITY OP-ED APRIL 07, 2023 | The Indian Eye 12

Clean and Green:

Supercharging Safety for E-bikes

in New York City

While most of the e-bikes and e-scooters in our city are safe, there are some that do not meet

safety standards and contain uncertified lithium-ion batteries

ERIC ADAMS

lectronic transportation de-
vices are everywhere in New
E York City now – and from daily
commuting to food delivery, they are
revolutionizing how we get around.
E-bikes and e-scooters are a conve-
nient and low-cost alternative to cars. E-bikes are here to stay, and our city wants to make sure they are safe and reliable for all - both on the street and when
They help reduce congestion on our
streets and make our city cleaner and they are being stored and recharged (Representative photo)
greener. Tens of thousands of our de-
livery workers rely on them for their Yorkers and our first responders in swapping and safe charging systems fied e-bikes and e-scooters. Never
livelihoods, and we all rely on them danger. Last week, the City Council for our delivery workers and identify use refurbished batteries. Use only
when we have goods delivered. and our Administration took action opportunities to make safe and legal the charger and battery made specif-
to protect New Yorkers and delivery devices accessible and affordable. ically for your device. Keep batteries
workers from these faulty devices. And we are going to work with Los
E-bikes are here to stay, and We are also taking action to crack Deliveristas Unidos and other com- away from heat sources like radia-
tors. If a battery is damaged, stop
our city wants to make sure down on illegal electric mopeds that munity groups, visiting all corners using it. Do not store batteries near
they are safe and reliable for endangers pedestrians and cyclists. of New York City to train people on the exit of a room or apartment. And
never leave batteries unattended
safety measures.
Last week, I signed five bills that
all - both on the street and ban the sale of uncertified e-vehicles We are expanding education, in- when charging, especially overnight.
New Yorkers can dispose of lith-
when they are being stored and as well as refurbished batteries. And creasing enforcement on high-risk ium-ion batteries safely at DSNY
we released our Charge Safe, Ride
situations, and pursuing additional
recharged. While most of the Safe plan to help New Yorkers use regulation from the Federal govern- drop-off sites or pop-up events, which
ment to ensure that illegal devices
e-bikes and e-scooters safely. New
e-bikes and e-scooters in our Yorkers deserve access to safe devic- are not on our streets. you can find at nyc.gov/batteries.
All New Yorkers and our deliv-
city are safe, there are some es and batteries, and we are commit- Many people store batteries and ery workers deserve to be safe in their
that do not meet safety stan- ted to helping them transition away battery-operated scooters in their homes and on our streets. Thou-
homes, places of business, and in
from faulty and unsafe ones.
sands of New Yorkers are choosing
dards and contain uncertified New York City is leading the their restaurants. And every New a healthier and greener way to travel
lithium-ion batteries. charge on safety, and we will con- Yorker who uses these devices can around this city, and we are going to
tinue to support a transition to safe help keep themselves and the city ensure they can do so safely.
electric mobility devices. We are safe by following these tips: Eric Adams is
These faulty devices are causing
fires and explosions, putting New going to pilot options like battery Purchase only legal, UL-certi- the Mayor of New York City, NY
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