SynopsisNew York City has ordered forty-two online retailers to stop selling illegal e-bikes. These devices allegedly exceed speed and safety limits set by the city. The action follows a recent fatal crash involving an illegal e-bike. City data indicates many deaths have occurred since 2017. Retailers profiting from these sales put New Yorkers at risk.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday said the city has issued cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Wayfair and Temu parent PDD Holdings, over the sale of allegedly illegal high-speed electric bikes and scooters.In a post on X, Mamdani said the retailers had been selling “dangerous devices” to New York City residents and described the action as a public safety measure.“Too many lives haveNow Playing
New York City issues cease-and-desist notices to Amazon, Walmart, Target over illegal e-bikes - The Economic Times
New York City has ordered forty-two online retailers to stop selling illegal e-bikes. These devices allegedly exceed speed and safety limits set by the city. The action follows a recent fatal crash involving an illegal e-bike. City data indicates many deaths have occurred since 2017. Retailers profiting from these sales put New Yorkers at risk.










