The Midtown North Precinct seized 52 pedicabs, wrote 56 summonses and made five arrests during Wednesday’s operation in Times Square, Bryant Park and Central Park, according to the NYPD.
that found out-of-control drivers were terrorizing tourists and locals across Manhattan , haranguing passersby — and even sexually assaulting their own customers.“Our precinct conducted a successful operation today to address the issue of illegal pedicabs operating unsafely in our community,”. “Thanks to the concerns raised by residents, we were able to take action and ensure the safety and legality of our streets.
Post-pandemic, the city has seen a sharp increase in counterfeit Department of Consumer and Worker Protection licenses and registration plates required for pedicabs to legally operate in the city, according to industry sources. One fleet operator estimated that 60% of pedicab drivers, or roughly 1,500 hacks, are riding around with fake licenses.
In one shocking case on Aug. 4, a fun night out at Midtown club spiraled into a nightmare for two Upper East Side women — after a pedicab driver badgered them to accept a “free ride” home until they agreed. 'Sopranos' star bashed by fans for posting photos of young Kamala Harris on Instagram: 'You're losing your sh-t'
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