New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will establish a program to provide new e-bikes at reduced or no cost to delivery.

The bill mandates that NYSERDA establish a program to provide new e-bikes at reduced or no cost to delivery service workers in exchange for their used unsafe e-bikes. To be eligible, workers must have earned at least $1,500 in the preceding twelve months, own a used unsafe e-bike, be at least 18 years old, and reside in New York State. The program requires that all new e-bikes provided be certified by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance with specified safety standards.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will establish a program to provide new e-bikes at reduced or no cost to delivery.

The bill mandates that NYSERDA establish a program to provide new e-bikes at reduced or no cost to delivery service workers in exchange for their used unsafe e-bikes. To be eligible, workers must have earned at least $1,500 in the preceding twelve months, own a used unsafe e-bike, be at least 18 years old, and reside in New York State. The program requires that all new e-bikes provided be certified by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance with specified safety standards.