NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The MTA is making it even easier to travel around New York City.
The agency announced Monday that it has modified its policy regarding the use of personal electric vehicles, including e-bikes and e-scooters, in agency facilities and on all modes of transit, except on MTA express buses.
CitiBikes and Lime scooters remain prohibited in the transit system despite the updated rules.
However, the MTA makes it clear that the continued safety of passengers under the new plan is critical.
"Safety is the MTA’s priority," said MTA Chief Safety & Security Officer Patrick Warren. "This policy safely introduces a way for passengers to bring personal electric vehicles on board transit while supporting the rise in micromobility and accessibility to transit."
During transit, all e-bikes and e-scooters must be shut off, and customers are not permitted to charge them at any MTA facility or onboard buses or trains.
When traveling by bus or train, all foldable personal electric vehicles must be folded and cannot be positioned in areas that impede doors, seats, aisles, or emergency equipment.
The PEVs cannot weigh more than 100 pounds, must utilize UL-certified batteries, and cannot emit environmental contaminants or have broken batteries. The PEVs must also be carried rather than ridden at all stations and terminals.
Violations of these rules can range from penalties to fines to being kicked out of the transit system, the agency noted.
"An accessible transit system that is reachable and convenient to use benefits all New Yorkers," NYC Transit President Richard Davey said in a statement. "System accessibility is essential for all MTA riders and this policy allows riders in less well-served areas to better connect with the transit system in a safe manner."
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