spinningmagnets said:
Who is behind limiting the use of electric bikes in New York City? The cab businesses and the subways (run by the city). Follow the money...
Yep, 100% right on with that, man. Those taxi cab tokens are an awful lot of money for the city, especially when accumulated over thousands of drivers. Not to mention the bus and subway fares over millions of passengers.
Now, if the city was smart about it, they'd see a real future in ebikes. They could be the ones who invest in them ahead of time, and be well prepared for the boom. The city is halfway there with ride share programs. They've stopped short of putting motors on them. But, I think 10~15 years will be enough time to see a change, nearly everywhere.
Electric assist bikes are popping up in many bike shops down here in FL. Mostly at your bigger Trek and Specialized dealers, because of the price.