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MayReasonRule

(3,767 posts)
4. I Say, I Say, What In The Fuck?
Tue Aug 19, 2025, 07:19 AM
Aug 19








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 don’t apply to them, they’re going to see an aggressive enforcement policy that’s in place.”


Is it really this much of a problem or is this just another fascist intimidation modality?

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11 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Food hildegaard28 Aug 19 #1
The cruelty is a feature UpInArms Aug 19 #2
My son lives and works in D.C. as a dog walker. Gimpyknee Aug 19 #3
I Say, I Say, What In The Fuck? MayReasonRule Aug 19 #4
With the proliferation of "e-bikes" BumRushDaShow Aug 19 #6
As Am I, It's So Odd MayReasonRule Aug 19 #11
Mopeds is a European term. BidenRocks Aug 19 #50
Right On! Today I Learned, Thanks Y'all! MayReasonRule Aug 20 #54
It is a problem as long as they say it is. OldBaldy1701E Aug 19 #7
That's The Spirit! MayReasonRule Aug 19 #13
It's both a problem and a fascist Progressive dog Aug 19 #21
The problem with e-bikes in the US Old Crank Aug 19 #25
I must have missed the posts and outrage here when NYC seized 13,000 of them MichMan Aug 19 #26
There Was Extensive Coverage On WNYC Regarding The Crackdown In NYC MayReasonRule Aug 19 #30
I would lay the fault for that on DC government MichMan Aug 19 #31
Lol... "Here's Your Impounded Crushed Electric Motorbike..., That'll Be $438 Dollars..." MayReasonRule Aug 19 #45
I didn't see anything in the OP about them being crushed in DC MichMan Aug 19 #47
Perhaps I Missed That... Thank You For Bringing It To My Attention, I"ll Look Into It Further MayReasonRule Aug 19 #48
Operation Ride Right was launched by DC police over a year ago MichMan Aug 19 #42
I'd Missed That! Thank You For The Informing Correction! MayReasonRule Aug 19 #46
Did the NYPD call in the feds to help them? Eugene Aug 19 #33
Sounds like they were doing just fine on their own if they already seized 13,000 of them MichMan Aug 19 #34
OK, I get it...up to a point SpankMe Aug 19 #32
Destroying mopeds?!!? GiqueCee Aug 19 #37
Mopeds in DC require a driver's license, registration, insurance MichMan Aug 19 #39
Yes they can be an issue IbogaProject Aug 19 #43
Enemies of the masses. twodogsbarking Aug 19 #5
No shit jfz9580m Aug 20 #51
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse IronLionZion Aug 19 #8
Trump and ICE are all about fraudulent claims of crime, a waste of taxpayer dollars, and abuse of power. Efilroft Sul Aug 19 #44
Your tax dollars at work. Sorry about the pizza. Vinca Aug 19 #9
Do you know why? somsai Aug 19 #10
That's a "local police" issue BumRushDaShow Aug 19 #16
I'm confused MadameButterfly Aug 19 #22
It's intimidation BumRushDaShow Aug 19 #29
Sounds like another problem Trump created MadameButterfly Aug 20 #52
I don't think there was any "thought process" involved other than harassment BumRushDaShow Aug 20 #53
Is Homeland Security typically charged with city code enforcement Torchlight Aug 19 #17
Revenge Johnny2X2X Aug 19 #12
How do these... GiqueCee Aug 19 #14
Kick and recommend bronxiteforever Aug 19 #15
They should be arrested for theft. Martin Eden Aug 19 #18
I am very surprised at how calm the citizens of DC have been Farmer-Rick Aug 19 #19
A website doxing these guys, maybe? BradBo Aug 19 #20
Felons. Charge them all with theft. Old Crank Aug 19 #23
"" AllaN01Bear Aug 19 #24
But Dumpy and his merry band of Rs must protect pedos first Clouds Passing Aug 19 #27
As long as the mopeds and the operators are all licensed and insured, why are they being seized? MichMan Aug 19 #28
Maybe super rich guys don't like seeing them? Attilatheblond Aug 19 #36
Gonna get interesting when food/message deliveries by drones really take off. Attilatheblond Aug 19 #35
Drones are highly regulated by the FAA MichMan Aug 19 #38
Except that this past February BumRushDaShow Aug 19 #41
Operation Ride Right was launched a year ago in DC MichMan Aug 19 #40
what a waste of $$$$$$. AllaN01Bear Aug 19 #49
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