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Re:Lyft Follows Uber Into Bike-Sharing Lane, Buying Owner of... by aventrix on Monday July 02, 2018 @01:46PM (#17443816)
Do you know if the restrictions apply to the electronically assisted "e-bikes". They pretty much operate like a normal bike, but require minimal effort to go up hills.

Example: https://www.limebike.com/electric-assist-bike

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Re:Lyft Follows Uber Into Bike-Sharing Lane, Buying Owner of... by NorthOf33rd on Monday July 02, 2018 @02:03PM (#17443988)
ebikes are pedal assist bikes. If there is no pedal assist, and the motor can be activated with a throttle, then it's an e-motorcycle.
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Re:Lyft Follows Uber Into Bike-Sharing Lane, Buying Owner of... by kevin_thibedeau on Monday July 02, 2018 @01:49PM (#17443854)
The presence of a motor makes it a motor vehicle in NY. Electric assist bikes are no different functionally or legally from gas powered mopeds.
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