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Every year, City agencies make over 100 changes or additions to the City rules that are an important part of how government interacts with the public. New Yorkers can review proposed rules and voice their opinions about those rules before they are adopted into law.

Today is a big day for the future of e-bikes in New York City. A hearing starts at 10 a.m. You can file a written comment until 5 p.m. You can also send an email to rules@dot.nyc.gov until 5 p.m

  • infinitesunrise@slrpnk.netEnglish
    2·
    11 hours ago

    The people who ride this bikes are usually immigrant delivery guys who have little to no cash and not many alternatives.

    • frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      2·
      11 hours ago

      And they’ll be fucked when the company involved stops updating their app. It will happen sooner or later.

      • infinitesunrise@slrpnk.netEnglish
        3·
        10 hours ago

        I don’t think most delivery guy ebikes have an app… They’re a battery-powered motor with a throttle, that’s about it. There are low-cost mechanics who specifically service the delivery guys, a lot of the motorized parts are custom rebuilds by those dudes.

        • frezik@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
          3·
          9 hours ago

          Like a Bafang? Because those controllers are completely customizable with open source tools. That’s how I built my ebike, and it can set custom assist limits.

          • infinitesunrise@slrpnk.netEnglish
            1·
            8 hours ago

            Oh I dunno. But yes I imagine they’re decently customizable since they’re so simple. If a mechanic wanted to limit the throttle at the hardware level they probably could.