NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The moped sharing company Revel announced on Tuesday it is shuttering its New York City operations until further notice, following a string of accidents, including one that killed a man in Queens early Tuesday morning.
"New York riders - starting today, NYC service will be shut down until further notice," read a tweet. "We’re reviewing and strengthening our rider accountability and safety measures and communicating with city officials, and we look forward to serving you again in the near future."
"This is an unacceptable state of affairs," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday during a daily briefing.
"Revel has made a decision to shut down their service for the time being and that is the right thing to do," he announced, adding that the city will work with Revel but they will not be allowed to reopen until it is deemed safe.
The incident occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard and 67th Drive in Rego Park.
EMS found the Brooklyn, resident laying on the ground with severe head trauma, police said.
Malave was rushed to Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital, where he died.
It was not confirmed whether Malave was wearing a helmet though police confirm there was one was found near him.
Earlier this month, a CBS New York reporter died in an accident while riding on a Revel moped driven by a 26-year-old man in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.