"Delivery workers will be able to utilize the entire network of public battery-swapping cabinets through a paid membership, but officials stated they will work to ensure access to charging infrastructure remains affordable and accessible. Delivery workers have one of the toughest jobs in New York City. Building a public e-bike charging network is an investment in better working conditions and more peace of mind for working-class New Yorkers, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said."
"The cabinets are expected to be on sidewalks in 2027. According to the DOT, the cabinets will have fire-suppression features, real-time battery health monitoring and automatic alerts to the system provider to help ensure safety. The DOT will consider all of Manhattan as well as Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Long Island City and parts of the South Bronx for the new outdoor cabinets."
The NYC Department of Transportation will install e-bike battery-swapping cabinets at 25 locations throughout the city, with most based in Manhattan. The program will consider all of Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Long Island City, and parts of the South Bronx for outdoor cabinet placement. Preliminary utility upgrades are scheduled for 2026 and the cabinets are expected on sidewalks in 2027. Cabinets will include fire-suppression systems, real-time battery health monitoring, and automatic alerts to the system provider. Delivery workers will access the network via paid membership with efforts to keep charging access affordable and accessible. Transportation and FDNY will collaborate on UL certification and safety clearances.
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