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Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection held an introductory hearing on seven proposed laws related to pedicab regulation in New York City. The proposals would modify rules around pedicab operations in the theatre district, fare structures, ride timers, electric-assist vehicles, and curb space allocation, while also potentially transferring regulatory authority from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to the Taxi and Limousine Commission.

Key Decisions

  • Pedicab operations restrictions in theatre district Introduced for consideration
  • Pedicab ride timer visibility requirements Introduced for consideration
  • Pedicab fare regulation amendments Introduced for consideration
  • Transfer pedicab regulatory authority to Taxi and Limousine Commission Introduced for consideration
  • Electric-assist pedicab authorization and designated curb space Introduced for consideration
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Int 0064-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restrictions on the operation of pedicabs in the theatre district zone
    Introduction
  2. Int 0077-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the visibility of the ride timer in pedicabs
    Introduction
  3. Int 0673-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedicab fares
    Introduction
  4. Int 0992-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making certain changes to the pedicab law
    Introduction
  5. Int 0993-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing the taxi and limousine commission’s authority over pedicabs, and to repeal subchapter 9 of chapter 2 of title 20 of such code relating to the department of consumer and worker protection’s oversight and regulation of pedicabs
    Introduction
  6. Int 1026-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating designated curb space for pedicabs
    Introduction
  7. Int 1063-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedicabs with electric assist
    Introduction