Gabriel Nacato
Coverage of Gabriel Nacato in the Nexus archive.
- Editorial | Bringing order to e-bike chaos on NYC streets
A 17-year-old boy died in an e-bike collision in New York City, prompting the City Council to propose 17 new bills targeting illegal e-bike operations. The bills include measures like banning e-bikes exceeding 25 mph with throttle assistance and requiring delivery app licenses, but critics argue the package lacks mandatory licensing and registration for e-bike owners.
- Attorney General issues consumer alert on speedy motorized two-wheelers illegally marketed as e-bikes
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning that motorized two-wheelers exceeding state speed limits are illegally marketed as e-bikes or e-scooters. These devices, classified as e-motos or motorcycles, require additional licensing and insurance, and their sale or use violates state law, following a fatal crash involving a 17-year-old rider.