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NYC declares war on fast e-bikes, sends cease-and-desist letters to Amazon and Walmart
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
New York City has issued cease-and-desist letters to 40 online retailers, including Amazon and Walmart, demanding they stop selling electric bikes and scooters that exceed the city's strict speed and power limits or face fines. The move targets high-speed e-bikes and e-motos that violate NYC's 25 mph speed limit for electric bicycles, distinguishing them from faster vehicles classified as electric motorcycles.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You must reconsider your product listings if you sell e-bikes in NYC as the city is enforcing exact speed and power compliance, threatening fines. Online sellers can no longer ignore local rules, and confused customers will need clear legal guidance on what bikes they can ride.
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