NYC Opens Applications for E-Bike Trade-In Program for Food Delivery Workers
The New York City Department of Transportation is officially accepting applications for its E-Bike Trade-In Program, which aims to remove uncertified e-bikes and mopeds, as well as their batteries, from the streets and homes of New York City.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible for the trade-in, applicants must be food delivery workers who:
- Have earned a minimum of $1,500 in 2024 as a food delivery worker;
- Live in one of the five New York City boroughs (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island);
- Are at least 18 years of age; and
- Own and use one of the eligible transportation devices to complete their food deliveries.
The devices eligible for trade include:
- A non-UL-certified e-bike with its battery, including spare batteries, and battery charger;
- A non-UL-certified e-moped with its battery, including spare batteries, and battery charger; or
- A moped that cannot be registered with the DMV and lacks a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
TO APPLY:
Delivery workers interested in participating in the program must complete an application and upload the necessary documents. Click here for the application.
The application period opens on Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. and closes on Feb. 17 at 9 p.m.
QUESTIONS?
If applicants have any questions, the NYC DOT asks them to contact NYC DOT online with their questions or call 212-839-7100. If you have a language preference, please include that in the email.
CONCLUSION
The E-Bike Trade-In Program is a crucial step towards enhancing public safety by reducing the fire risks posed by uncertified lithium-ion batteries. This program provides an opportunity for food delivery workers to upgrade to safer and more reliable e-bikes, while also promoting a cleaner and more sustainable transportation system in New York City.
FAQs
- What is the purpose of the E-Bike Trade-In Program?
The program is designed to remove uncertified e-bikes and mopeds, as well as their batteries, from the streets and homes of New York City, reducing the fire risks posed by uncertified lithium-ion batteries. - Who is eligible to participate in the program?
Food delivery workers who meet the eligibility criteria, including earning a minimum of $1,500 in 2024, living in one of the five New York City boroughs, and owning and using one of the eligible transportation devices. - What is the deadline to apply for the program?
The application period opens on Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. and closes on Feb. 17 at 9 p.m.
