Streetsblog's investigation into Fly e-bikes pushed the city to stop their inclusion in a delivery-worker program following a significant legal settlement. Fly was found guilty of using counterfeit safety certification marks, prompting a $1 million settlement agreement. The city's Department of Transportation, previously defending use of Fly bikes, reversed course and decided to source Whizz Storm 2 bikes instead. This change reflects ongoing concerns about safety that were highlighted in Streetsblog's reporting, which outlined multiple violations and lawsuits against Fly regarding their e-bikes.
The city has halted a plan to use Fly e-bikes in its delivery-worker program after a settlement exposed deception regarding bike safety certifications.
After Streetsblog's investigation and revelations about Fly's safety violations, the DOT opted for a safer alternative, the Whizz Storm 2 bikes.
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