A study from 2024 by researchers at UC San Francisco found that injuries from e-bikes have doubled every year from 2017 to 2022, while injuries from scooters have risen by 45 percent each year.
GoCycle, a leading UK-based e-bike manufacturer known for compact, lightweight models, has secured funding from Aventon's founder to reboot its operations and product line.
The drop in pedestrian injuries caused by e-bike riders was significant, with reports showing a nearly 50% reduction from January to April this year.
Lemonia, a Greek taverna in Primrose Hill, faces dangers from e-bikes blocking access, jeopardizing deliveries and safety after a new parking bay installation by the council.
Critics claim that the move is dangerous because citizens can acquire a criminal record for simply riding a bike: 'This crackdown is very dangerous because it's putting New Yorkers at risk of arrest, jail and deportation for riding a bike,' says Charlie Baker.