According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, from 2017 to 2022, e-bike and e-scooter accidents were responsible for nearly 250,000 emergency room visits and 215 deaths. This alarming data underscores the urgent need for regulation as the rising popularity of e-bikes and scooters contributes to a growing safety crisis on city streets.
City Councilman Robert Holden highlighted the pressing need for regulation by stating, 'You could get killed, and people have been killed.' He emphasized his support for 'Priscilla's Law,' which aims to require e-bikes and e-scooters to be registered and licensed to enhance accountability.
Opponents of licensing, like the group Transportation Alternatives, argue against it by stating, 'E-bike licensing would be a costly, bureaucratic nightmare that doesn't address the real issues on our streets,' indicating a division in how to best approach the safety issues presented by e-bikes.
Andrew Fine from the NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance advocates for more visibility of e-bikes on the streets, emphasizing 'We are just looking for registration and license plates so these bikes are identifiable,' suggesting that better tracking could enhance safety without overburdening users.
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