e-bikes

Officials say it’s in response to residents’ concerns about the fast-moving vehicles.

Comissioner Robert Ticker said the department has been advocating for a ban for years.

The dual blazes broke out in Yorkville and Midtown, including one at an e-bike shop.

Lyft, the parent company, said it didn’t factor in some changes to costs when it set rates in December.

Neighbors, voicing concerns heard across the five boroughs, say they worry about being struck by e-bikes and other two-wheeled, motorized vehicles.

The rate of battery fires is down in 2024. Still, there have been 48 blazes so far.

The FDNY is trying to quell a dangerous rise in e-bike fires.

The bill – set to be introduced on Thursday – will make third-party delivery apps responsible for providing certified e-bikes and batteries to their drivers.

The city Department of Transportation said the NYPD is responsible for enforcement. The NYPD said it was unaware of the incident.

Firefighters said there were no injuries and the latest was under control within an hour