Evan Simko-Bednarski is a Transit Reporter at the NY Daily News. He covers topics related to transportation and mobility, focusing on public transportation, traffic management systems, and transportation policy in the United States. His work has been featured in various publications, including the New York Post and Yahoo News.
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By: Evan Simko-Bednarski
According to the AG's office, electrically-assisted bicycles that can travel faster than 25 mph are not considered e-bikes under New York City law. They're mopeds or “e-motos” and are subject to DMV registration, officials said.
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski
Unlicensed for-hire drivers take many forms in Gotham. The TLC crackdown will look to rein in the so-called dollar vans on Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn, as well as unregulated drivers operating through Empower, the unregistered app that claims to handle more than 100,000 trips in the city per week.
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski, Josephine Stratman
Mamdani campaigned on a promise of making the city's bus system free for all riders — even though the buses are run by the MTA and the city lacks the power to do so. The head of the state-controlled MTA has stood firmly against Mamdani's campaign promises, arguing repeatedly fare revenue is needed to keep the system running.
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski, Josephine Stratman
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday defended his push for free buses in wake of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber's
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski, Josephine Stratman
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday defended his push for free buses in wake of Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair Janno Lieber's
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is investigating what caused a four-car vacuum train to catch fire as it traveled through the Astor Place station in the East Village early Tuesday morning.
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski
City Council Speaker Julie Menin said Tuesday that city lawmakers will hold a hearing next month to consider a slew of new legislation aimed at improving e-bike safety in the five boroughs.
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is investigating what caused a four-car vacuum train to catch fire as it traveled through the Astor Place station in the East Village early Tuesday morning.
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski, Josephine Stratman
New York City has issued legal warnings to 42 online retailers, demanding they cease and desist the sale of illegally powerful e-bikes and e-scooters for delivery within the five boroughs.
By: Evan Simko-Bednarski
The so-called “shame stickers” are back in the city after a 15-year hiatus, stuck by Department of Sanitation workers on the car windows of drivers who refuse to follow the city's alternate-side parking rule and make way for street sweepers.
