NYC bill would require food delivery firms to fund fixes to the e-bike 'crisis'

The Gothamist ^ | 11/12/2026 | Arya Sundaram

[Kid Shelleen]

One East Village block has transformed over the past few years into ground zero in the battle over delivery e-bikes in New York City.

On any given day, hundreds of bikes line the curb of East 11th Street, between First Avenue and Avenue A, near a mosque where many workers congregate. The scene has drawn the ire of nearby residents, who complain of clogged streets. City officials have installed bike corrals and hired a contractor for extra street cleanings, and the NYPD has repeatedly confiscated bikes it says are parked illegally.

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[Kid Shelleen]

This is a perfect storm of liberal dysfunction. Elites want their food delivered but complain about the drivers who park their bikes illegally. There's not enough government money to create charging stations and "delivery worker hubs". Meanwhile, death and injuries from lithium-ion battery fires are rising. Guess who is going to pay?

[MrBambaLaMamba]

It appears that the mosque is an attractive nuisance and should be shut down or relocated.

[BenLurkin]

near a mosque where many workers congregate.

Just lost my appetite.