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Brewer questions on pedicabs as alternative and electric cars

New York City Council · Jul 15, 2026 · starts 1:28:40 · 1 min 3 sec

Brewer raises pedicabs as a tourism alternative and asks the administration's position. Ortiz says DCWP is ready to engage on pedicab reforms. Brewer also confirms no one is discussing electric cars as a replacement.

Gale A. Brewer

Okay, and then the other, so we got workers, horses, jobs, and tourists.

Gale A. Brewer

And so I am supportive of tourists using pedicabs.

Gale A. Brewer

Is that something that you support?

Gale A. Brewer

Have you had any thoughts about it?

Gale A. Brewer

Obviously we have legislation that hasn't been finalized, but we're thinking about it.

Gale A. Brewer

Is that something that you think could address the need for tourists?

Gale A. Brewer

I take pedicabs.

Gale A. Brewer

You should see me.

Gale A. Brewer

I know how to do it.

Gale A. Brewer

But I know how to organize how much I pay.

Gale A. Brewer

So I'm just wondering what you're thinking about tourism for the future in Central Park.

Carlos Ortiz

I think pedicabs will still be an ongoing activity that's happening in Central Park.

Carlos Ortiz

You know, I did notice a few months back, I think, that the Midtown Community Justice Center released a report of recommendations as it relates to the pedicab industry.

Carlos Ortiz

I think many of the recommendations in there were well taken, and certainly if we're looking to strengthen or improve the pedicab industry as a substitute in the future, DCUP will be ready to engage in that conversation too.

Gale A. Brewer

I think it had a lot to do with that report, so I appreciate it.

Gale A. Brewer

Thank you.

Lynn C. Schulman

Thank you very much.

Lynn C. Schulman

Thank you very much.

Lynn C. Schulman

Councilmember Hanif?