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Council Member Farías questions DOT on e-bike registration and impact on delivery workers

1:52:18

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3 min

Council Member Amanda Farías inquires about the implementation costs of Intro 606, which calls for city-level e-bike registration, and expresses concerns about the potential disproportionate impact on low-wage delivery workers. DOT officials respond, emphasizing the need for accountability from all parties involved, including app companies.

  • DOT Assistant Commissioner Will Carry stresses the importance of holding everyone accountable, including e-bike owners, delivery workers, and app companies.
  • Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez acknowledges the need for diverse transportation options and praises Council Member Farías for her leadership in improving transportation in her district.
  • The discussion highlights the challenge of balancing street safety with the needs of workers who rely on e-bikes for their livelihoods.