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Brewer asks DCWP how many staff would be needed for pedicab licensing

New York City Council · Oct 7, 2026 · starts 1:14:52 · 39 sec

Brewer asks how many people it would take to license pedicabs. Ortiz says DCWP has no dedicated pedicab unit and the work is absorbed into everyday tasks, estimating about two to three full-time employees.

Gale A. Brewer

One more question for consumer.

Gale A. Brewer

How many people would it take, do you think, to license pedicabs?

Gale A. Brewer

Obviously, there are different agencies.

Gale A. Brewer

It's complicated.

Gale A. Brewer

But what do you think would be a good?

Gale A. Brewer

Number.

Carlos Ortiz

Currently, we don't have a dedicated pedicab unit for licensing and reviews of licenses by our general counsel.

Carlos Ortiz

It's work that's incorporated into the everyday tasks.

Carlos Ortiz

I would say full FTE, full-time employee, it's probably approximately two to three.