The E-Bike and E-Scooter Conundrum: Navigating Bans and Regulations in 2023
Benjamin Dai
In 2023, electric bicycles and e-scooters witnessed unprecedented growth in ridership. However, this surge in popularity has been accompanied by an increase in regulations, including some notable bans. This article examines these developments and their implications for the future of urban mobility. New York City's Safety Measures One of the year's major regulatory shifts occurred in New York City, where a ban on the sale of electric bikes lacking UL-compliant batteries was implemented. Triggered by a series of dangerous fires attributed to substandard e-bike batteries, the city provided a six-month grace period before enforcing the ban. In response, manufacturers like Rad Power Bikes quickly introduced UL-compliant batteries to adhere to the new requirements. Paris: From E-Scooters to E-Bikes In...