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In reply to the discussion: Feds Bashed for 'Rounding Up Food Delivery Bikes' in DC: 'Terrible Use of My Tax Dollars' [View all]MayReasonRule
(3,691 posts)4. I Say, I Say, What In The Fuck?




I found this piece from June.
https://www.carriermanagement.com/news/2024/06/17/263169.htm
Scooters Seized
The letter alleged that some drivers were operating unregistered vehicles and breaking traffic laws, and warned of an imminent crackdown on the vehicles. It also demanded that the companies explain how they can ensure their drivers are operating safely. The Massachusetts State Police said they identified dozens of mopeds and scooters that were improperly registered or being operated by unlicensed drivers. Fourteen illegal mopeds and scooters were seized Wednesday in one Boston neighborhood alone.
In New York City, authorities have seized 13,000 scooters and mopeds so far this year; on Wednesday, they crushed more than 200 illegal mopeds and other delivery vehicles. Authorities in Washington, D.C., meanwhile, launched a program Wednesday called Operation Ride Right to ensure drivers of two-wheeled vehicles are complying with the law. Since it began, authorities have made five arrests and impounded 17 mopeds.
They have terrorized many of our pedestrians, particularly our senior and older adults, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday at an event in which motorized two-wheeled delivery vehicles were destroyed. Riders who think the rules dont apply to them, theyre going to see an aggressive enforcement policy thats in place.
The letter alleged that some drivers were operating unregistered vehicles and breaking traffic laws, and warned of an imminent crackdown on the vehicles. It also demanded that the companies explain how they can ensure their drivers are operating safely. The Massachusetts State Police said they identified dozens of mopeds and scooters that were improperly registered or being operated by unlicensed drivers. Fourteen illegal mopeds and scooters were seized Wednesday in one Boston neighborhood alone.
In New York City, authorities have seized 13,000 scooters and mopeds so far this year; on Wednesday, they crushed more than 200 illegal mopeds and other delivery vehicles. Authorities in Washington, D.C., meanwhile, launched a program Wednesday called Operation Ride Right to ensure drivers of two-wheeled vehicles are complying with the law. Since it began, authorities have made five arrests and impounded 17 mopeds.
They have terrorized many of our pedestrians, particularly our senior and older adults, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday at an event in which motorized two-wheeled delivery vehicles were destroyed. Riders who think the rules dont apply to them, theyre going to see an aggressive enforcement policy thats in place.
Is it really this much of a problem or is this just another fascist intimidation modality?
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Feds Bashed for 'Rounding Up Food Delivery Bikes' in DC: 'Terrible Use of My Tax Dollars' [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Tuesday
OP
Lol... "Here's Your Impounded Crushed Electric Motorbike..., That'll Be $438 Dollars..."
MayReasonRule
Tuesday
#45
Perhaps I Missed That... Thank You For Bringing It To My Attention, I"ll Look Into It Further
MayReasonRule
Tuesday
#48
Sounds like they were doing just fine on their own if they already seized 13,000 of them
MichMan
Tuesday
#34
Trump and ICE are all about fraudulent claims of crime, a waste of taxpayer dollars, and abuse of power.
Efilroft Sul
Tuesday
#44
I don't think there was any "thought process" involved other than harassment
BumRushDaShow
Yesterday
#53
As long as the mopeds and the operators are all licensed and insured, why are they being seized?
MichMan
Tuesday
#28
Gonna get interesting when food/message deliveries by drones really take off.
Attilatheblond
Tuesday
#35