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Opinion: E-Bikes Are An Economic Boost That Cities Must Seize

E-bikes and scooters are reshaping local retail markets by expanding who can reach neighborhood businesses with frequency, ease, and convenience.

January 7, 2026

Scofflaw Manufacturers Could Be The Downfall of E-bikes

If illegal e-motorcycles are the downfall of legitimate e-bikes, manufacturers and retailers should look themselves in the eye, not blame it on their customers.

December 23, 2025

Report: NYC is Undercounting The E-Bike Boom

A new study from an MIT grad student shows that e-bikes are the most popular vehicle for those using New York City's bike lanes.

December 3, 2025

Is Rad Power Bikes Riding into the Sunset?

The Seattle-based e-bike giant may close. It's a big deal for employees and customers.

November 12, 2025

Embracing the E-Bike Boom: How China Is Leading on Regulations and Infrastructure

China is making big strides to regulate and support slow-speed electric micromobility — and the U.S. could take a page from their book.

October 22, 2025

The ‘Problem’ With E-Bikes? The Super Fast Illegal Ones

New Yorkers are riding illegal vehicles marketed as e-bikes with little to no-consequences, and it's a safety problem.

October 21, 2025

Zohran Mamdani On E-Bike Safety: Regulate App Algorithms, Not Workers

The presumptive mayor is joining the war against e-bikes ... on the side of the e-bikes.

September 22, 2025

New York City Seeks the Power To Confiscate Unsafe E-Bike Batteries From Poor Delivery Workers

Uncertified batteries can no longer legally be sold in the city, but many workers are still using them because they are less expensive.

September 8, 2025

New York City Will Further Rein In Delivery Apps

A soon-to-pass bill would require safety equipment, plus a safety course.

September 5, 2025

OPINION: What Do You Call a Cyclist Who’s Been Hit By an E-Biker?

Much as our contributor hates to admit it, she thinks twice every time she gets on her bike since being hit by an e-bike.

August 19, 2025