NYC Introduces E-Bike Safety Measures to Combat Battery Fires

New policies include a $2 million trade-in program, sidewalk charging stations, and a public awareness campaign.

Delivery workers can trade in uncertified e-bikes for safer models under the new program.
City plans to install e-bike battery charging cabinets on sidewalks by next year.
Lithium-ion batteries have caused over 700 fires in NYC since 2019, prompting these initiatives.
A $1 million campaign will educate the public on e-bike battery safety.
Public hearings for the new policies are scheduled in August, with implementation expected by early 2025.