Q&A
Comparison of commercial and non-commercial e-bike usage and associated issues
1:40:54
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Council Member Brooks-Powers inquires about the differences between commercial and non-commercial e-bike usage and associated problems. DOT officials respond, highlighting:
- The importance of distinguishing between different types of commercial use (e.g., Amazon/UPS vs. food delivery)
- Different incentives and business models leading to varying safety concerns
- The challenge of addressing issues with independent contractors in the gig economy
- DOT notes that incentives can drive unsafe behavior, particularly for independent contractors
- The discussion emphasizes the need for nuanced approaches to regulating different types of e-bike usage
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
1:40:54
Okay.
1:40:55
And does DOT believe registration of ebikes for commercial use would be sufficient to address the problems caused by reckless or improper operation of ebikes, or does the problem lie more squarely with noncommercial?
1:41:08
So in the data that you're seeing because I know it seems like the agency has more of a focus on the delivery side of this.
1:41:15
But based on the data, do you see a lot more offenses happening with, those who are working in industry or the noncommercial users of the bikes?
1:41:29
Like, what does the numbers show you?
Rick Rodriguez
1:41:30
I think it's really important to distinguish across some of the the flavors of commercial.
1:41:35
Right?
1:41:35
We have Amazon and UPS that make use of micro mobility today, and there's a very different business model than what we have with food delivery or goods deliveries that are, companies like Gettr for example.
1:41:49
There's a there's a real different incentive when you're an independent contractor.
UNKNOWN
1:41:53
Mhmm.
Rick Rodriguez
1:41:54
And we see the incentives driving unsafe behavior.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
1:42:00
Thank you.
Eric Beaton
1:42:07
Yeah.
1:42:08
Chair, we we we we've been pulling some of the stats.
1:42:11
So if you if you'd like me to read through them or or we could or send them after, whichever you prefer.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
1:42:16
Sure.
1:42:16
Do you have council member Holden's information?
