NYC Bans Unsafe E-Bikes and Scooters | Hattiesburg News

New York City is taking bold action against online retailers like Amazon and Walmart for selling unsafe motorized scooters and e-bikes that violate local speed and weight limits—essentially turning motorcycles into bicycles on city streets. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued cease-and-desist letters to 40 companies, warning them to stop sales or face $2,000 fines per violation by August 18. The crackdown follows a deadly accident where a teen was killed by an SUV while riding a 30+ mph e-bike—a chilling reminder of the dangers posed by these unregulated devices. Amazon says it’s reviewing products and committed to safety, while Target remains silent. The city’s message is clear: safety must come first on NYC streets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd31985c79903ec9