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Boston council debates tighter rules for delivery mopeds and e-bikes after collisions
Summary
Boston City Councilors debated an ordinance on Sept. 23 that would expand rules for third‑party delivery providers after a series of collisions and complaints about reckless operation of mopeds and e‑bikes in downtown and residential neighborhoods.
Boston City Councilors debated an ordinance on Sept. 23 that would expand rules for third‑party delivery providers after a series of collisions and complaints about reckless operation of mopeds and e‑bikes in downtown and residential neighborhoods. Councilor Ed Flynn, the ordinance’s lead sponsor, said the measure is intended to make streets safer for pedestrians and other road users.
“I'm not going to sit back and do nothing,” Councilor Ed Flynn said, describing repeated calls from residents about delivery vehicles “driv[ing] recklessly across the city” and passengers and pedestrians being struck.
The discussion focused on whether the city should move beyond the enforcement and permit framework the council…
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